Musculoskeletal Disorders
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs first ustekinumab biosimilar
The drug has also been granted an interchangeability designation and has been approved for six indications.
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Treating fractures in elderly patients: Beyond the broken bone
Osteoporosis management can prevent fractures, and follow-up after fractures can prevent future breaks.
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‘Landmark’ trial shows opioids for back, neck pain no better than placebo
Opioids don’t relieve low back or neck pain in the short term and lead to worse outcomes in the long term.
Conference Coverage
Parents of patients with rheumatic disease, MIS-C strongly hesitant of COVID vaccination
A single-center study and a survey of rheumatologists revealed similar levels of hesitancy among parents of both these populations.
Conference Coverage
Marathon running does not increase arthritis risk: Survey
For those runners who had undergone knee or hip surgery or had a previous hip or knee injury that prevented running, the likelihood of having...
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‘Very doable’ low-dose workout enough to treat knee OA
Exercise helps patients with knee osteoarthritis, but more isn’t necessarily better, a new study found.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA alert: ‘Substantial’ hypocalcemia risk with denosumab use in dialysis patients
The Food and Drug Administration sent an alert that it’s investigating an apparent link between the use of denosumab (Prolia) by patients on...
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Does subclinical hyperthyroidism raise fracture risk?
In considering whether to treat osteoporosis, subclinical hyperthyroidism “may be enough to tip the balance in favor of pharmacological therapy...
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How to prevent a feared complication after joint replacement
Prioritizing bone health before and after knee or hip arthroplasty may help patients avoid periprosthetic fractures.
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Strength training overcomes bone effects of vegan diet
Bone microarchitecture differences observed between vegans and omnivores disappear when both practice progressive resistance training.