Rheumatology
Conference Coverage
New classification system for systemic lupus erythematosus moves forward
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Erosive hand OA evades dual IL-1 blocker’s effects
MADRID – The investigational drug met none of its primary, secondary, or exploratory endpoints.
Feature
Report: Opioid epidemic fight must increase substantially and immediately
Efforts to prevent opioid overdose deaths should be increased substantially and immediately as a public health priority, according to an expert...
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Selection of strategy for high-risk early RA remission induction hinges on safety
MADRID – A regimen of methotrexate plus a tapering prednisone dose may have the best benefit-to-risk profile over 2 years.
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ANCA-associated vasculitis appears to increase risk of stroke, death
MADRID – But there was no higher risk for myocardial infarction.
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Studies examine methotrexate starting dose for RA in monotherapy and combinations
MADRID – Real-world results provide some insight on different doses but still leave questions.
Law & Medicine
Physician liability in opioid deaths
What civil and criminal penalties can physicians face when their patients die from opioid overdoses?
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Anabolic agents for osteoporosis have limited role so far
Parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone-related protein analogs show promise for osteoporosis, but, for now, they’re reserved for the most...
Conference Coverage
Three-drug combo keeps early RA at bay long term
MADRID – Could time to RA remission be shortened and sustained?
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Allopurinol and ventricular arrhythmias: Is there a link?
MADRID – The gout drug’s tie to fewer arrhythmias strengthened over time.
From the Journals
Common malaria diagnostic test also can predict treatment-related anemia
A widely used malaria test can serve two functions.