Gout Incidence Down With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes
Gout incidence rate significantly reduced with SGLT2 inhibitor vs GLP-1 receptor agonist.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Decreases Gut Leakiness, Study Says
Researchers have found that tofacitinib, a drug approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, might also treat leaky gut.
Updated Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis Released
In addition to a panel of experts, for the first time, the guideline was developed with the help of patients, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making.
Prevalence of Arthropathy in Children With Down Syndrome Higher Than Previously Reported
Study researchers aimed to identify undiagnosed cases of arthropathy of Down syndrome (A-DS), time to diagnosis, and clinical, laboratory and radiologic features of A-DS at diagnosis.
Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?
Resistance exercise alone or in combination with aerobic exercise was found to be better than aerobic exercise alone in reducing weight loss-induced decreases in hip BMD.
Chronic Axial Pain Prevalent in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This study evaluated previously unreported data from the NHANES 2009-2010 and NHANES 2 (1976-1980) questionnaires that were used to compare axial pain rates among patients with and without inflammatory bowel disease.
The Independent Role of Elevated Serum Calcium on Bone Metabolism
Elevated calcium levels may lead to suboptimal growth of bone, according to the study’s findings.
Type of Initial Provider Consulted for New-Onset LBP May Influence Opioid Use
Patients with new-onset low back pain who initially consulted a chiropractor or physical therapist vs a primary care physician were found to have reduced risk for long-term opioid use.
Gout May Up Risk for Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout more than doubles the risk for end-stage kidney disease.
Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA.
Later Puberty Is Associated With Lower Bone Mineral Density Accrual
Older pubertal age was associated with lower BMD in adolescence and early adulthood, despite some catch-up during puberty.
NSAIDs Contribute to Increased CVD Risk in Osteoarthritis
Considerable proportion of increased CHF, IHD, and stroke risk mediated by NSAID use.
Biologic Treatment for Psoriasis May Reduce Coronary Inflammation
Findings indicated by perivascular fat attenuation index, as measured by coronary CT angiography.
Growth Velocity in Early Years of Life May Influence Skeletal Development
Researchers aimed to assess the association between height and weight velocities across different age periods with bone measures at age 7 years.
Self-Administered Acupressure May Improve Pain, Fatigue in Chronic Low Back Pain
Self-administered acupressure may be efficacious for reducing pain and fatigue in patients with chronic low back pain.
Cancer Risks Examined in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Increased incidences found for lymphoma, lung cancer (in male patients), and cervical cancer.
Sleep Disorders Up Health Care Visits, Costs for Low Back Pain
However, sleep disorder does not lessen the impact of pain intensity, disability on health care utilization.
Anti-TNFα Agents May Increase Risk for Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Treatment with anti-TNFα agents for conditions other than inflammatory bowel disease may increase the risk of developing Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis.
Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups Bone Erosion Risk
Even 2 years of clinical remission does not protect against bone erosions.
In-Hospital Maternal Mortality Down in Pregnancies With Lupus
Mortality decrease greater in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancies than in non-SLE pregnancies.
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