Rheumatology
Myth of the Month
Antibiotic prophylaxis for artificial joints
Is there compelling evidence to justify giving antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures to patients with prosthetic joints?
Conference Coverage
Methotrexate for RA: A 'fascinating drug’
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Dr. Michael E. Weinblatt discusses recent insights into the uses of methotrexate in RA, particularly on its ability to enhance...
From the Journals
RA-BEAM trial shows that baricitinib improves RA symptoms, slows joint damage
Results of the phase III RA-BEAM trial indicate that the JAK inhibitor baricitinib has superior efficacy over placebo and adalimumab when taken in...
Conference Coverage
Osteoarthritis in hip or knee can increase diabetes risk
Walking limitation is a major factor explaining the increased risk for diabetes in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis that was observed in a...
From the Journals
Guideline: Prioritize nondrug therapies for low back pain
Prioritize nonpharmacologic therapies for low back pain of any duration, according to an updated guideline from the American College of Physicians...
Conference Coverage
ACR guidelines on HBV screening called inadequate
SNOWMASS, COLO. The selective screening of patients for HBV in the 2015 ACR guidelines for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis should be skipped in...
From the Journals
Psoriatic arthritis raises diabetes risk
Psoriatic arthritis boosts the risk of diabetes, with higher disease activity magnifying that effect.
From the Journals
Thigh muscle weakness predicts knee osteoarthritis in women only
Sex-based differences in intramuscular adiposity may potentially be the key to why weakness in the lower thigh muscles is a stronger risk factor...
From the Journals
Perioperative infliximab does not increase serious infection risk
The timing of a last dose of infliximab prior to elective knee or hip replacement surgery does not appear to affect the 30-day risk of serious...
From the Journals
Hydroxychloroquine dosing guidelines have little impact in clinical practice
A substantial number of rheumatology patients are receiving excess starting and maintenance doses of hydroxychloroquine despite the existence of...
News
VIDEO: Pattern recognition provides clues to rheumatologic diagnoses
Several patterns can provide clues to diagnoses of rheumatologic diseases, according to Daniel E. Furst, MD, professor of rheumatology, University...