Rheumatology
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Updated osteoporosis guideline advocates bisphosphonates, nixes estrogens
Even though well-designed, randomized controlled trials amply demonstrate the effectiveness of bisphosphonates in preventing fractures,...
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RA treatment delays raise risk of long-term disability
Early initiation of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is associated with reduced disability scores as much as 2 decades later.
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Shingles vaccine deemed effective in people with autoimmune disease
Older adults with an autoimmune disease benefited for about 5 years before the vaccine’s effectiveness began to wane.
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Hypertension in SLE pregnancy: Is it lupus flare or preeclampsia?
SNOWMASS, COLO. – There are useful blood tests that can augment clinical decision making in distinguishing a flare of systemic lupus erythematosus...
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Strength of fibromyalgia as marker for seizures questioned
HOUSTON – The specificity of fibromyalgia as a marker for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures is less reliable than previously described, results...
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Low-dose cyclophosphamide unlikely to impair fertility in lupus patients
WASHINGTON - Low-dose pulsed cyclophosphamide doesn't appear to affect ovarian reserve when used to treat women with systemic lupus erythematosus...
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Fiber may play role in lessening knee pain, OA development
Consumption of dietary fiber at the recommended average intake of 25 g per day was associated with lower risks of developing symptomatic knee...
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VIDEO: Denosumab trumps risedronate in bone building for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
WASHINGTON - Denosumab built significantly more bone at the hip and lumbar spine than did risedronate when given for 1 year to patients with...
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VIDEO: ACR recommendations for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis unveiled
WASHINGTON – New American College of Rheumatology recommendations for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis prevention and treatment include...
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Shared medical appointment model shows potential for fibromyalgia patients
Fibromyalgia patients who participated in shared medical appointments staffed by an interdisciplinary team at a rural academic medical center...