Weighing the Effects of Immunosuppression for Hyperinflammation in COVID-19
The effects of reducing hyperinflammation by immunosuppression has been discussed in this editorial.
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Persistent Temporomandibular Joint Abnormalities, Dysfunction Observed in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Researchers determined the long-term outcomes of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
ACR Guiding Principles for Decision-Making for In-Person vs Virtual Nonurgent Medical Care
The American College of Rheumatology developed recommendations for decision-making to distinguish between the need for in-person urgent and virtual nonurgent medical care.
Overweight or Obese BMI in Preschool Associated With Increased Fracture Risk
Overweight and obesity during preschool age are associated with increased risk for fracture in childhood.
Low Frequency of Flares During and After Pregnancy in Patients With Inactive or Stable Lupus
Researchers identified predictors of flares during and after pregnancy in patients with inactive or stable disease activity and characterized and estimated the frequency of postpartum flares.
Higher BMI Associated With Reduced Foot Health in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a higher BMI were shown to have increased foot pain and foot-related activity limitations.
ACR Recommendations for Managing Reproductive Health in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Experts provided recommendations on contraception, assisted reproductive technologies, fertility preservation, menopausal hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy, and medication use in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
National Rosacea Society Publishes Updated Guideline on Standard Rosacea Management
An update to rosacea treatment guidelines provides a comprehensive summary of management options, including expert evaluations–based on the phenotypes of each patient–to serve as a guide for tailoring treatment and care.
Vitamin D Status May Affect Spinal Degenerative Disease, Back Pain in Older Women
Severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to lumbar degenerative disease and low back pain in postmenopausal women.
Chronic Damage Not Affected by Pregnancy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Researchers evaluated the chronic damage associated with pregnancies before and after the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Nonpharmaceutical Interventions Aid Low Back Pain
Movement-based mind-body interventions could be effective alternatives to drugs, surgery, injections.
Does Osteoarthritis Increase the Risk for Social Isolation?
Investigators sought to determine whether social isolation might be associated with osteoarthritis in older adults. We review their findings.
Women With Anorexia Nervosa at High Risk for Bone Fractures
A study found that patients with anorexia nervosa have a particularly high risk for hip, vertebral, and upper arm fractures.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis May Be Associated With Increased Gingival Inflammation
Researchers assessed the association between oral health, microbial communities and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Gout Incidence Down With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes
Gout incidence rate significantly reduced with SGLT2 inhibitor vs GLP-1 receptor agonist.
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.
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