Rheumatology
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VIDEO: Secukinumab rapidly effective against ankylosing spondylitis
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Up to 90% of gout hospitalizations might be preventable
Key clinical point: Gout patients are often admitted to the hospital via the emergency department; most of these admissions could be avoidable....
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VIDEO: Collaborative clinic aims at heart of CVD prevention in rheumatic diseases
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VIDEO: Herpes zoster vaccination: Is it safe for rheumatology patients over age 30 on biologics?
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RA increases mortality, particularly for respiratory causes, in women
Key clinical point: All-cause mortality was significantly higher in women with RA after adjustment for age and other factors. Major finding: For...
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NSAIDs linked to serious bleeding, thromboembolism in AF patients
Key clinical point: Even short-term treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increases the risk of bleeding and thromboembolism in...
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VIDEO: No need to stop running for fear of knee osteoarthritis
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RA draft guidelines: Treat to target
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Running history doesn’t contribute to knee OA risk
Key clinical point: There’s no need to restrict habitual running in people who don’t already have knee OA. Major finding: Symptomatic radiographic...
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Certolizumab achieves sustained skin improvement in psoriatic arthritis
Key clinical point: Certolizumab pegol maintains sustained improvement in the dermatologic manifestations of psoriatic arthritis through 96 weeks...
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Treat-to-target approach cuts mortality risk in RA patients
Key clinical point: Keeping Disease Activity Scores low, irrespective of the treatment regimen selected, is associated with reduced mortality risk...