Rheumatology
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New markers, criteria promote earlier intervention in juvenile lupus
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Sjögren's syndrome has high long-term complication rate
Major finding: 49.3% of patients had additional autoimmune diseases, and 28.3% had a systemic malignancy. Data source: Retrospective case review...
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Data mixed on role of exercise in older, obese, osteoarthritic patients
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New studies outline cardiovascular risk in lupus patients
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Polymyalgia rheumatica carries postdiagnosis cancer risk
Major finding: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) patients had an increased risk of cancer in the first 6 months after their diagnosis (hazard ratio, 1....
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Osteoarthritis patients survive longer after hip resurfacing than replacement
Major finding: The number needed to treat with hip resurfacing to prevent 1 excess death was 29 when compared to cemented total hip replacement,...
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Prearthroplasty exercise benefits short lived
Major finding: Self-reported activities of daily living at 3 months was similar in patients who exercised prior to surgery and those who did not (...
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Beware warfarin interaction with antibiotics, acetaminophen, steroids
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OARSI recommends physical function tests for knee, hip OA
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Periostin levels linked to osteoarthritis prevalence, progression
Major finding: Baseline serum periostin averaged 1,101 ng/mL in women with OA and 1,181 ng/mL in those without OA, after researchers adjusted for...
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Bisphosphonates associated with improved hip, knee implant survival
Major finding: Revision surgery rates were 1.88% in bisphosphonate users vs.