Rheumatology
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Cutaneous lupus, dermatomyositis: Excitement growing around emerging therapies
Anticipation is growing for emerging therapies and their potential to provide relief to patients, said Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD.
News from the FDA/CDC
Hypocalcemia Risk Warning Added to Osteoporosis Drug
Based on a completed data review, the agency concluded that denosumab increases the risk for severe hypocalcemia in patients with chronic kidney...
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Best Practices for Hiring, Training, Retaining Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers
Advanced practice providers are a cornerstone of strategies to bolster the shortage of rheumatologist across the United States, and here are many...
From the Journals
Patients With Severe RA Improve Functional Limitations With Exercise Therapy
An intervention including goal setting, active exercise, and education was tailored to functional limitations.
From the Journals
Tool Uses Genetics to Assist With Diagnosis of Early Inflammatory Arthritis
The tool may aid in accelerating accurate diagnosis and getting patients on the right treatments earlier.
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Obesity in Patients With RA Successfully Managed With Remote Diet, Exercise Intervention
An exercise and diet program using videoconferencing and YouTube reduced cardiovascular risk and improved patient-reported outcomes and disease...
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Paget Disease of the Bone Progression Halted With Genetic Screening, Targeted Treatment
A single infusion of zoledronic acid substantially reduced existing bone lesions and biochemical markers of bone turnover over 7 years.
Latest News
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Often Misattributed to Prior Tick Bites
A new study finds that Ehrlichia or Rickettsia seropositivity was not linked with chronic musculoskeletal symptoms, but alpha-...
From the Journals
Dieting and Gout: Intensive Weight Loss Not Especially Helpful for Symptoms
Researchers found an association between weight loss and a corresponding reduction in serum urate, but more weight loss did not result in positive...
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Evidence Grows for SGLT2 Inhibitors in Rheumatology
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are not approved to treat gout, lupus, or lupus nephritis, but clinicians are uncovering signs...
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What Is the Best Way to Manage Axial Spondyloarthritis in Primary Care?
While awaiting referral to a rheumatologist, PCPs can aid in management of axial spondyloarthritis.