Rheumatology
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Ixekizumab improved psoriatic arthritis in patients who had not taken biologics
Key clinical point: Ixekizumab improved signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in a phase III manufacturer-sponsored trial of patients...
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Hemophilia carriers are at risk for abnormal bleeding
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Remission of lupus often short-lasting and variable
Key clinical point: Sustained remission in systemic lupus erythematosus patients varies considerably according to different definitions and is...
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Calcineurin inhibitor proves effective against lupus nephritis
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RA patients report worse symptoms at diagnosis, despite earlier presentation
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A new model for gout: pharmacy-based care
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Ankylosing spondylitis patients develop multiple comorbidities after diagnosis
Key clinical point: In the 3 years after initial ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis, the incidence of several comorbidities rises significantly...
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MRI now anchors spondyloarthritis diagnosis
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RISE registry stockpiles U.S. rheumatology data
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Thymectomy improves clinical outcomes for myasthenia gravis
Thymectomy improved 3-year clinical outcomes and was superior to medical therapy for mild to severe nonthymomatous myasthenia gravis.
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Study evaluates Zika syndrome with joint contractures
Congenital Zika syndrome should be added to the differential diagnosis of congenital infections and arthrogryposis (joint contractures), results...