Rheumatology
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer linked to increased fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Key clinical point: A history of nonmelanoma skin cancer may predispose patients to bone fractures.Major finding: Incident lower arm fracture was...
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Recognize and treat discoid lupus early to prevent scarring, expert says
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Undiagnosed joint hypermobility syndrome prevalent in GI clinics
Major finding: Joint hypermobility syndrome is significantly associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and...
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Celebrex cost high in United States, low in Canada
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Humira, Enbrel costs highest in the United States
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Recent knee injuries spark rapid cascade to joint failure
Key clinical point: Older adults who report a knee injury should be monitored for accelerated knee OA. Major finding: Knee injury within 1 year of...
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Childhood sports knee injuries carry heavy burden
Major finding: Preliminary evidence suggests that young adults with history of a sports-related knee injury differ in symptomatology, physiology,...
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PCPs all over the map in conservative OA therapy use
Data source: Cross-sectional analysis of 537 OA patients at 10 PCP clinics. Disclosures: The study was supported by the National Institute of...
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Negative moods tied to OA pain flares
Key clinical point: Clinicians may want to help OA patients with coping strategies by requesting a psychosocial profile and tailoring management...
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Walking disability raises red flag in diabetics with OA
Key clinical point: Early identification of walking disability is important in patients with OA and diabetes to help them to carry out diabetes...
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Asthma deaths declined modestly during 1999-2010
Major Finding: Between 1999 and 2010, mortality from asthma in the United States declined significantly from a rate of 3.38 per 100,000 persons to...