Rheumatology
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Aspirin better than heparin at VTE prevention after total hip arthroplasty
Major finding: The primary efficacy outcome – development of symptomatic proximal DVT or PE during the 90 days after total hip arthroplasty –...
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Infection underlies many CNS manifestations in lupus
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VITAMINS mnemonic simplifies neurologic diagnoses in lupus, Sjögren's
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Antimalarials in SLE: high hopes, new benefits, and caution
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Joint pain in children rules out JIA
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Exercise program improved rheumatoid arthritis of the hands
Major finding: There was a mean difference in Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire scores of 4.5 (P less than .002) at 4 months and 4.3 (P less...
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Strategy outlined for treating severe refractory cutaneous lupus
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SLE drug used in pregnancy does not up children’s infection, developmental risk
Major finding: Exposure to azathioprine during gestation did not increase the risk of infection in children (odds ratio, 1.6; 95% confidence...
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Self-management programs benefit adolescent arthritis patients
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DVDs buoy knee osteoarthritis exercise, until the novelty fades
Major finding: At 12 and 24 months, there was no significant difference in exercise adherence between those with home exercise videos and those...
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Many factors affect metabolic syndrome in first 2 years of lupus
Major finding: In the first 2 years after receiving a diagnosis of SLE, patients have significantly increased odds for having the metabolic...