Rheumatology
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Large-scale Psoriasis Study Links Trauma to Arthritis
Key clinical point: Further research is needed before any clinical recommendations can be made based on these findings.
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New Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Tool Passes Initial Validation
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Traditional Risk Factors Raise Cardiovascular Risk in PsA
Key clinical point: The increased risk of cardiovascular disease in psoriatic arthritis is largely because of an increased prevalence of...
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No Increased Risk for Lung Disease With Methotrexate
Key clinical point: Methotrexate is not associated with an increased risk of pulmonary disease. Major finding: There was no increased risk of...
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Survey: Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis Undertreated
Key clinical point: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatment algorithms are underused, and patients are often undertreated. Major finding:...
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VIDEO: No Need to Stop Running for Fear of Knee Osteoarthritis
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Drug Combinations Found to Increase Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Risk
Key clinical point: Excess risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurred with combinations of NSAIDs and selective serotonin reuptake...
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Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance Occur Frequently in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Key clinical point: The presence of metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance may be a marker for more severe psoriatic arthritis.Major finding:...
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Anemia, A1C, and Rhabdomyolysis
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Unsuspected Primary Hyperparathyroidism Common in Fibromyalgia Patients
Major finding: Four of 38 patients with a primary diagnosis of fibromyalgia proved to have primary hyperparathyroidism. That 11% prevalence is...