Rheumatology
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Hand Osteoarthritis Affects More Women Than Men
Major Finding: The age-standardized prevalence of hand OA was modestly higher in women compared with men (44% vs. 38%, respectively), but women...
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Compare Drugs for Treating Steroid-induced Osteoporosis
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Gout Prevalence on the Upswing, MDs on the Downswing
Major Finding: An estimated 8.3 million American adults are diagnosed with gout, reflecting a 1.2% rise in the prevalence of the disease in the...
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Gout by the Numbers
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Study Questions Combining Analgesics for Knee Pain
Major Finding: Combining ibuprofen and paracetamol at nonprescription doses conferred a modest improvement in pain relief after 10 days in adults...
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Vitamin D Insufficiency May Trigger Inflammation in Lupus
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Rheums, Patients Shift Views on CAM
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Low Vitamin D Linked to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Major Finding: The prevalence of suboptimal vitamin D levels in a cohort of elderly patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain was significantly...
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FDA Approves Subcutaneous Form of RA Biologic
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Young Rheumatologist Plans to Kayak for Charity
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Joint Distraction May Delay Need for Knee Replacement
Major Finding: Joint distraction can induce tissue structure modification in knee osteoarthritis, as shown on radiography, MRI, and blood work,...