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Four biomarkers could distinguish psoriatic arthritis from osteoarthritis
The four-biomarker panel could offer a way to make earlier diagnoses and avoid inappropriate treatment.
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New postmenopausal osteoporosis guidelines emphasize patient priorities
NEW ORLEANS –
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Herpes zoster risk increased with some psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis treatments
Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis may be at an increased risk of herpes zoster, particularly those treated with tofacitinib or...
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No biological benefits from alcohol seen in rheumatoid arthritis
The suggested association between moderate alcohol consumption and lower disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis is likely the result of ‘reverse...
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Disease burden in OA worse than RA 6 months post presentation
RAPID3 scores improved after 6 months for both RA and OA patients, but RA patients saw greater reductions.
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Concomitant methotrexate boosts pegloticase efficacy in gout patients
MAUI, HAWAII – “This really did change my practice,” said Alvin F. Wells, MD.
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Patients at risk of RA may already have abnormal aortic stiffness
The subclinical increase in aortic stiffness in at-risk individuals was similar to what’s seen in early, treatment-naive RA.
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Socioeconomic status affects scleroderma severity in African Americans
African American scleroderma patients have more severe disease, compared with other races, but not when controlling for socioeconomic status.
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Resistant hypertension hits SLE patients hard
Higher risk for resistant hypertension goes hand in hand with higher mortality.
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Recent trials advance axial spondyloarthritis therapy
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