Rheumatology
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Targeted treatment does not address RA patients’ mental health
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Reducing levels of joint pain and inflammation did not appreciably improve mental well-being.
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CC-220 shows efficacy, safety concerns in phase II SLE trial
The investigational agent CC-220 showed some efficacy but also important safety caveats in a 12-week, phase II trial.
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Depressed OA patients get far-reaching benefits from Internet-delivered CBT
The benefits of the 10-week program extended beyond depression to improving pain, stiffness, physical functioning, and self-efficacy.
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Knee injuries in youth sports bring double whammy
Just 3-10 years after sustaining a knee injury while participating in youth sports, 29% of young people already have MRI evidence of knee...
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Smartphone apps may aid home rheumatoid arthritis monitoring
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Smartphone apps in development for patients with rheumatoid arthritis are designed to monitor the activity of both the...
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Ankylosing spondylitis disease severity worsened by smoking
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Smoking at any level appears to worsen disease activity.
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SLE linked to subsequent risk of malignant melanoma
PORTLAND, ORE. – An analysis of electronic medical records has identified another malignancy associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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Think twice before recommending partial meniscectomy
LAS VEGAS – Patients with knee osteoarthritis and a meniscal tear who underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy subsequently experienced...
From the Journals
Updated osteoporosis guideline advocates bisphosphonates, nixes estrogens
Even though well-designed, randomized controlled trials amply demonstrate the effectiveness of bisphosphonates in preventing fractures,...
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Opportunistic infection rates are low with biologics
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Patients being treated with biologics for rheumatoid arthritis have a low risk for developing opportunistic infections,...
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New evidence bisphosphonates may prevent OA
LAS VEGAS – A favorable signal is seen in the Osteoarthritis Initiative.