Rheumatology
Conference Coverage
Exercise program improved strength, walking in AS
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MRI score of joint narrowing has research promise
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Biologics reduced sick leave in RA patients
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Four factors predict likelihood of future knee replacement
Major finding: The best TKA prediction models included age, sex, BMI, and KOOS quality-of-life score, improving the AUC to 0.78 for the right knee...
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Aspirin better than heparin at VTE prevention after total hip arthroplasty
Major finding: The primary efficacy outcome – development of symptomatic proximal DVT or PE during the 90 days after total hip arthroplasty –...
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The rheumatologist's role in the care of the limping child
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Joint pain in children rules out JIA
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Exercise program improved rheumatoid arthritis of the hands
Major finding: There was a mean difference in Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire scores of 4.5 (P less than .002) at 4 months and 4.3 (P less...
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SLE drug used in pregnancy does not up children’s infection, developmental risk
Major finding: Exposure to azathioprine during gestation did not increase the risk of infection in children (odds ratio, 1.6; 95% confidence...
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Self-management programs benefit adolescent arthritis patients
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DVDs buoy knee osteoarthritis exercise, until the novelty fades
Major finding: At 12 and 24 months, there was no significant difference in exercise adherence between those with home exercise videos and those...