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Rheumatology

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Risk for Heart Failure, but Not Every Kind

β€” Case-control study reinforces connection between inflammation and HFpEF

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Going From High to Low Disease Activity in Lupus Might Not Be Easy, but Worth Trying

Fewer complications and flares occur for those who achieve the target, even intermittently

Dec 05, 2024
Minimally Invasive Procedure May Reduce Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization could help put off the need for knee replacement surgery

Dec 04, 2024
Stem Cell Selection Unneeded for SSc Transplant Therapy?

Small trial suggests a simpler path to defeat systemic sclerosis

Dec 03, 2024
Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries'

All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S.

Dec 02, 2024
Stem Cell Selection Unneeded for SSc Transplant Therapy?

Small trial suggests a simpler path to defeat systemic sclerosis

Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries'

All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S.

Rheumatology Case Studies

Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

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What Caused Left-Sided Hearing Loss in This 65-Year-Old Man?

Numerous diagnostic procedures revealed tophaceous gout affecting the middle ear

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Why Has This Young Man Lost the Ability to Squat and Clench His Fists?

Joint stiffness is just one symptom of this rare debilitating inflammatory disease

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Study: Patients Better Be Very Literate to Understand These Handouts

Some educational materials require college-level reading ability

Dec 02, 2024
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Opinion
Measuring the Quality of Pain Management

Fair and useful performance measures help ensure more appropriate treatment

Nov 29, 2024
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U.K. Data Tie Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risk

Not so stomach-safe after all?

Nov 26, 2024
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Study: CKD Not Worsened With Gout Treatment

It might even help, researchers say

Nov 25, 2024
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What Your Skin Says About Your Health, Part 2

Can you identify these rashes?

Nov 21, 2024
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Now a Win for Nerve Stimulation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sham-controlled trial shows benefit in refractory disease with implantable device

Nov 20, 2024
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Novel Anti-IgG Drug Hits Mark in Sjogren's Patients

Phase II data pave path toward registration trial

Nov 19, 2024
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Is Low Disease Activity Good Enough in RA?

Study suggests remission should be sole target, even if most patients can't reach it

Nov 18, 2024
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Study: Statins Mitigate Heart Risks From JAK Inhibitors

Is this the final finding from ORAL Surveillance? Don't count on it.

Nov 18, 2024
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Multimarker Urine Test Promises to Improve Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis, Prognosis

Accuracy above 85% in early testing -- far better than proteinuria and biopsy

Nov 18, 2024
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Is It the Therapy or the Therapist Who Helps With Knee Pain?

Physical therapy for meniscal tears clearly helps, but new study points to a placebo effect

Nov 18, 2024
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Two Treatments That Don't Work for Osteoarthritis

Negative studies of colchicine and herbal-supplement cocktail dash some hopes

Nov 17, 2024
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Zoster Vaccine Found Effective, Safe in Autoimmune Patients

Claims data show it works and doesn't cause lupus flares

Nov 17, 2024
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JAK Inhibitor Succeeds in Giant Cell Arteritis Trial

At least modestly effective, phase III data show

Nov 16, 2024
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