Rheumatology
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RA risk lowered by recent gastrointestinal and urogenital infections
Conference Coverage
Survey: Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis undertreated
Key clinical point: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatment algorithms are underused, and patients are often undertreated. Major finding:...
News
Consider Chikungunya virus in new-onset polyarthritis
Key clinical point: The mosquito-spread Chikungunya virus mimics seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatologists should consider this diagnosis...
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Court allows generic colchicine to enter market
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Periostin has potential as biomarker in lupus nephritis
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Lupus doesn’t predict poor hip or knee arthroplasty outcomes
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For lupus nephritis patients, proteinuria is best predictor of renal outcomes
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Lower diabetes risk seen in lupus patients using hydroxychloroquine
Key clinical point: Cumulative HCQ use of at least 129 g may be associated with lower risk of diabetes in patients with lupus and concomitant...
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Antibody hallmark for lupus challenged by study
Key clinical point: Various anti-dsDNA antibodies have different effects on the classification of SLE, challenging the biomarkers role as a...
Guidelines
Psoriasis treatment recommendations address four clinical scenarios
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Early psoriatic arthritis treatment with etanercept gives better outcomes
Key clinical point: PsA treatment with etanercept within 2 years of diagnosis may lead to better patient-reported quality of life outcomes than...