Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Likely Have Limited Efficacy Among Older Adults
A team of investigators assessed outcomes following epidural steroid injections for pain relief in older adults with new episodes of back pain.
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Lyme Disease Diagnosis on the Rise
Lyme disease diagnoses have risen by 60% in rural areas and 19% in urban areas in the United States over the past 5 years.
Breakthrough Infections in Lupus Patients Down With COVID-19 Booster
Sixty-four percent of those with breakthrough COVID-19 had received booster compared with 82% of those without breakthrough infection.
What is the Quality of Life in Adults With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis vs. Adult-Onset Arthritis?
The effects of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) develop in childhood, but they can also extend into adulthood. This can put patients at risk of pain and joint damage. How does the quality of life of adults with JIA compare to that of adults with adult-onset forms of arthritis?
Topical NSAIDs as First-Line Treatment for Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis
Authors outline the efficacy and safety of topical NSAIDs for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions including osteoarthritis.
How Much Does Pain Catastrophizing Affect Patients With RA, PsA, and axSpA?
Researchers analyzed pain catastrophizing in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis from a biopsychosocial perspective.
Green Tea May Protect Against Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Investigators studied whether flavonoids green tea can mimic estrogens’ influence on bone metabolism in women who are postmenopausal.
Perinatal Outcomes Compared Among Black Women With and Without Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Researchers studied the risk for adverse perinatal outcomes among Black women with and without systemic lupus erythematosus.
ACR Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Patients With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
The American College of Rheumatology updated dosing and timing considerations for COVID-19 vaccines among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
MRI of Hand, Foot May Predict RA in Undifferentiated Arthritis
MRI-detected tenosynovitis independently associated with progression to rheumatoid arthritis.
COVID-19 Vaccine Response Assessed in Patients With RA Receiving Rituximab
Researchers studied the humoral and cellular immune responses after 2 or 3 doses of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving treatment with rituximab.
Bisphosphonates and Hip Fracture in People With Osteoporosis or Osteopenia
Researchers investigated whether hip fractures could be prevented with bisphosphonates in people with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Academic Performance Lower Among Children With Chronic Rheumatic Diseases
Researchers compared the grade 12 test results of patients with childhood-onset chronic rheumatic diseases and healthy participants, and determined the factors associated with these test scores.
Pilates, McKenzie Therapy, and Functional Restoration More Effective Than Others in Reducing Chronic Low Back Pain
Study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of different exercise treatments on pain intensity in adults with chronic low back pain.
Hyperinsulinemic Diet May Increase Risk for Gout Among Women Older Than 30 Years
In a prospective study, researchers analyzed the association between insulin-related dietary indices and risk for incident gout among US women older than 30 years.
What Lifestyle Factors Can Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk?
Patients at risk of rheumatoid arthritis may wonder if there are lifestyle factors that play a role. What are some of the factors that you can discuss with them, and what can you recommend they do?
Psychological Treatment Provides Pain Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Sixty-six percent of patients randomly assigned to pain reprocessing therapy were pain-free after treatment compared with 20% in placebo group.
Is the Immunomodulator Anakinra an Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19?
Authors of a commentary assessed the role of IL-1 receptor antagonism, specifically anakinra, in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19.
Are Epidural Steroid Injections Effective for Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome?
The researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analyses to determine if epidural steroid injections result in clinically meaningful improvement in lumbosacral radicular syndrome.
Clinical Challenge: Progression of Palpable Purpura to Bullous Plaques
A 20-year-old woman presents to the dermatology clinic with a 5-day history of a mildly pruritic rash on both of her legs and feet. Can you diagnose this condition?
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