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Approximately 20% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with arthritis
New data show disproportionate arthritis prevalence among women, veterans, non-Hispanic White individuals, and those aged 45 years and older.
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Fractures beget fractures at any age
From a person’s 20s to their 80s, the increased risk of fracture after a prior fracture may not be significantly different.
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Abatacept, certolizumab: Best biologics in early RA
The study was the first head-to-head comparison of multiple biologics plus methotrexate vs. active conventional DMARDs plus steroid bridging for...
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Greater fracture risk reduction seen with denosumab vs. zoledronic acid in postmenopausal women
The analysis took extra pains to remove bias through data that might be linked to potential confounders but could not reasonably be attributed to...
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Biomarkers may help women with RA to decide on medications in pregnancy
Researchers find differences in gene expression before pregnancy that could help women with rheumatoid arthritis choose to stop or continue...
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Roflumilast side effect benefits patients with psoriasis and overweight/obesity
An “extraordinary” finding was how some patients’ weight status based on their BMI changed throughout the study.
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Bone degradation measure can sway osteoporosis diagnosis
Factoring in a patient’s trabecular bone score may alter treatment decisions.
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EMA warns that omega-3-acid ethyl esters may cause AFib
Experts found a dose-dependent increase in the risk for atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiovascular diseases or cardiovascular risk...
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Tool in development aims to steer telehealth visit appropriateness in rheumatology
The model, using patient characteristics as well as provider preferences, suggests when certain visits can be carried out via telehealth.
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3-D stereophotogrammetry helps detect progression of craniofacial morphea
Existing tools that detect disease progression in patients with CM are limited.
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Pediatric psoriasis: Black children, males more likely to have palmoplantar subtype, study finds
Nail involvement occurred in significantly more Black and Hispanic/Latino patients than in White patients.