Rheumatology
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NSAID use may mask MRI findings in a quarter of spondyloarthritis cases
Among nearly one in four patients whose MRI results were initially positive for sacroiliitis, results were negative 6 weeks after NSAIDs were...
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Meta-analysis examines cancer risk concern for JAK inhibitors
Although no increased cancer risk was seen vs. methotrexate or placebo, Janus kinase inhibitors were associated with a higher cancer risk than...
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Registry data ‘reassure’ on biologics’ heart attack risk in rheumatoid arthritis
There is no difference in the risk of myocardial infarction with interleukin-6 (IL-6) vs. anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy for rheumatoid...
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Metformin linked to reduced osteoarthritis risk
Though the findings were in observational studies, one of which did not reach significance, the results line up with the findings of other...
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Cocaine damage can be misdiagnosed as nasal vasculitis
In additional to similar nasal symptoms, cocaine can trigger production of antibodies that mimic the clinical presentation of granulomatosis with...
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New 46-week PsA data released for IL-17A inhibitor izokibep
Long-term data build on statistically significant improvements demonstrated at 16 weeks across key measures of joint pain, psoriasis, and...
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Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...
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Metabolic syndrome linked to knee pain in middle adulthood
Metabolic syndrome that develops in middle age had a greater association with osteoarthritis knee symptoms and pain than metabolic syndrome that...
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New coalition aims to revolutionize stalled lupus research
Public-private consortium plans to develop new approaches to clinical studies.
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Biosimilars and patients: Discussions should address safety, cost, and anxiety about change
Physicians can respond to pushback from patients on switching to a biosimilar by offering resources and discussing options for both biosimilar and...
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Osteoarthritis adjunctive therapies offer negligible added benefit to exercise
Interventions such as electrophysical stimulation and acupuncture don’t appear to offer much benefit in reducing pain or improving physical...