Rheumatology
From the Journals
Tender joint count may confound assessment of RA inflammation
Ultrasound imaging belies joint symptoms.
Guidelines
ACR, NPF unveil new psoriatic arthritis treatment guideline
This marks the first such recommendations to be assembled using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE)...
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Hamstring tendinopathy implicated in persistent Lyme arthritis
CHICAGO – Hamstring tendon calcification may figure prominently in Lyme arthritis that persists despite antibiotic therapy.
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Weight loss cuts risk of psoriatic arthritis
CHICAGO – An empowering new message for psoriasis patients.
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Intra-articular Wnt inhibitor for knee OA sails through phase 2
CHICAGO – A single injection brought significant improvement in pain and physical function throughout 6 months of follow-up.
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Nerve growth factor antibody cuts OA pain with low AEs
CHICAGO – First phase 3 results from an OA trial testing a nerve growth factor antibody, tanezumab.
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Gout: new data support treat-to-target approach
CHICAGO – Failure to get serum urate under 6 mg/dL is an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality.
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Tofacitinib and TNF inhibitors show similar VTE rates
A review of more than 50,000 U.S. rheumatoid arthritis patients shows similar venous thromboembolism rates with tofacitinib and TNF inhibition.
Video
Total knee replacement risk soars after arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tear
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High incidence of treatment-resistant hypertension in SLE comes with high mortality
CHICAGO – Treatment-resistant hypertension is associated with a 289% increased all-cause mortality risk in systemic lupus erythematosus.