Rheumatology
From the Journals
Genes found more important than diet in hyperuricemia
Diet plays a significantly less important role than genes in the development of the high serum urate levels that typically precede gout.
Conference Coverage
Bisphosphonate holiday may help to reduce atypical femur fracture risk
Higher pretreatment bone mineral density appears to increase AFF risk as well.
Guidelines
New secondary fracture–prevention recommendations carry simple messages
Taking interventional action and communication between patients as well as other providers are integral elements of the recommendations.
News from the FDA/CDC
Anxiety and depression widespread among arthritis patients
Anxiety is far more common, but depression is more likely to be treated.
From the Journals
Amitriptyline may be an alternative treatment for chronic low back pain
Conference Coverage
Secondary fractures in older men spike soon after first, but exercise may help
From the Journals
Two distinct subtypes of SLE-linked pulmonary arterial hypertension described
From the Journals
Adalimumab safety profile similar in children and adults
The most common adverse events across indications were upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, and headache.
Conference Coverage
Opioid use in OA may mean more activity-limiting pain
LAS VEGAS – Persistent opioid use proved to be functionally limiting by the end of follow-up regardless of functional limitations at baseline.
Conference Coverage
IgA vasculitis may be more common in adults than assumed