Rheumatology
Commentary
NSAIDs for depression
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New psoriatic arthritis screening tool passes initial validation
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Apremilast heals oral ulcers in Behçet’s syndrome
Key clinical point: The oral anti-inflammatory agent apremilast reduced the number of oral ulcers in a preliminary study of Behçet’s syndrome....
Conference Coverage
Mast cells predict hypersensitive reactions in rituximab desensitization
Key clinical point: Look to mast cell degranulation, not skin tests, for accurate information regarding the likelihood of hypersensitive reactions...
News
Calcium supplements not linked to coronary artery calcification in RA patients
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Antimalarial drugs reduced instances of metabolic syndrome in lupus patients
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Corticosteroid use by lupus patients increased risk of organ damage
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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...
News
No increased risk of 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...
News
Gout increases risk of vascular disease, especially for women
Key clinical point: Gout increased the risk of a variety of vascular events, with women at greatest risk. Major finding: Men with gout were at...