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TNF inhibitor linked to one-third drop in total mortality
AMSTERDAM – Data from nearly 30,000 patients treated with a TNF inhibitor for a range of indications showed a significant mortality cut, compared...
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Inflammatory myopathy following tattoo reported in an immunocompromised patient
A patient on long-term immunosuppressive therapy experienced inflammatory myopathy in her leg muscle after getting a tattoo.
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TNF inhibitor linked to one-third drop in total mortality
This appears to be a real effect, not an artifact
Daily News Podcast
Routine AAA screening for older men: more harm than good?
The mortality rates are down, but does part does screening play in the decline?
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FDA database reveals many rheumatic and musculoskeletal adverse events on immunotherapies
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Type 2 diabetes may promote Parkinson development
The incidence is particularly high among a specific age group.
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Study finds widespread use of medications with depression as side effect
Depression only increases with the amount of these medications.
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Allergies linked to autism spectrum disorder in children
Particularly striking were the rates of food allergy.
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New cell-free DNA assays hold promise for lung cancer screening
Some patients who received a false-positive result were found to have a different cancer type.
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Suicide rate jumps 30%
In the wake of two celebrity suicides, MDedge has compiled resources and research for you.
Conference Coverage
EMEUNET network of young rheumatologists keeps moving forward
As always, we aim to foster collaboration, encourage educational activities and participation in them, to grow our network and increase our reach...