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Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

Sep 13, 2023
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Could This Neuroleptic Ward Off RA?

Retrospective data suggest a preventive effect for old-line antipsychotic drug

Sep 13, 2023
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Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences

Population-based study links adherence with risk for cardiovascular events

Sep 11, 2023
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Joint Replacement Outcomes a Bit Better With Patient Reports Post-Surgery

Not a huge benefit, study finds, but could be a step toward more consistent follow-up care

Sep 01, 2023
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Still No Easy Way to Take RA Patients Off Anti-TNF Drugs

Randomized trial tests a withdrawal strategy, with mixed results

Aug 23, 2023
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Fracture Risk Quantified for Older Spondyloarthritis Patients

Medicare data reveal a surprising (and modifiable) risk factor

Aug 22, 2023
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Make the Diagnosis: A Man With a Very Painful Knee and a Complex Medical History

A 65-year-old man presented to the doctor with complaints of severe knee pain, decreased range of motion, and a painful skin lesion that developed on his left knee over the past week. Can you diagnose the patient?

Aug 09, 2023
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Tool Predicts PsA Progression From Psoriasis, No Fancy Biomarkers Needed

New model estimates risk from routine clinical parameters

Aug 09, 2023
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Microbiome Study Provides New Clues to Common Pathology of Inflammatory Conditions

Microbiota similarities, differences in patients with spondyloarthritis, Crohn's disease, uveitis

Aug 08, 2023
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Steroid Tapering Called Safe in Older RA Patients

Trial follow-up demonstrates feasibility, though not without some risk

Aug 07, 2023
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Cardio Risk in RA: Not Just Heart Attacks and Strokes

Patients should be watched for aortic disease, study suggests

Aug 01, 2023
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Rotavirus Hospitalization in Kids Linked to Autoimmune Disease Later On

Higher risks for arthritis, connective tissue disorders, other diseases seen in Korean study

Jul 26, 2023
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Gut Biome Altered in Inflammatory Arthritis, but Causal Direction Unclear

Authors of new study ready to exonerate intestinal flora as a cause of joint disease

Jul 26, 2023
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Arthritis and Long COVID: A Double Whammy

Worse pain and less functional ability with lingering virus symptoms, patients say

Jul 24, 2023
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