Preoperative Opioid Use, Fatigue Severity May Predict Pain After TKA
Preoperative risk factors, including opioid use and fatigue severity, may be an important part of preoperative screening to determine post-TKA pain outcomes.
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Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Similar Effect on Hand Function
Researchers compared the effect of psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis on objective and subjective parameters of hand function.
Daytime Physical Activity May Affect Sleep in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Insomnia
Patients with fibromyalgia suffer from chronic pain, which limits physical activity and is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the relationship between physical activity, pain, and sleep is unclear.
Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease
The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary panel led by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology.
Depression and Anxiety Associated With Disease Activity, Functional Status in Early RA
Researchers evaluated the frequency of depression and anxiety in early RA and explored the association its disease-related measures.
Gout May Be Associated With Increased Risk for Epilepsy
Researchers determined the association between gout and epilepsy and the risk for epilepsy in patients with gout.
Healthcare Providers Recognize Potential Benefits of Telemedicine in Pediatric Rheumatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare teams have realized the potential of telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology practices.
Recognizing and Diagnosing Avascular Necrosis of the Hip in Primary Care
Clinicians must be well-versed in distinguishing the exact etiology of avascular necrosis of the hip in order to prevent further injury and recommend the best course of treatment.
Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis
Four distinct physical activity profiles are detectable using activity monitoring among adults with arthritis.
Early Physical Therapy Beneficial for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica
For patients with acute back pain with sciatica, those receiving early physical therapy have improvements in the Oswestry Disability Index score.
Evaluating Intramuscular Pressure Among Patients With Fibromyalgia
Researchers sought to evaluate the level of muscle tenderness and intramuscular pressure in the trapezius muscle of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome in comparison to controls.
FDA Approvals That NPs, PAs Should Know
The FDA approved therapies to treat pain, type 2 diabetes, hormone deficiency, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis in September 2020.
Fibromyalgia in Psoriatic Arthritis Associated With Sleep Disturbances and Poor Quality of Life
Researchers evaluated the association between fibromyalgia in psoriatic arthritis and enthesopathy, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.
Pediatric Alopecia Areata Correlates With Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders
The prevalence of comorbidities in pediatric patients with alopecia areata was determined, using a large de-identified aggregated patient database.
Education, Screening, and Treatment Reduce Toll of Osteoporosis in Women
In the United States, less than one-quarter of women eligible for bone mineral density testing are screened, leaving many women at risk for fractures.
Study Examines Diet and Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with the risk for rheumatoid arthritis among ever-smoking women, but not among women in general.
Maintaining Treat-to-Target Strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Treat-to-target and safe tapering strategies have been considered essential in the management of rheumatoid arthritis.
Spotlight on Fibromyalgia: Updates on Diagnosis and Clinical Management
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue.
Flare Frequency Associated With Reduced Quality of Life and Family Role Functioning in SLE
Lupus flares contributed to impaired functional and psychologic well-being, family functioning, and number of monthly healthy days.
Current Smoking Associated With Axial Involvement and Radiographic Sacroiliitis in Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the frequency of smoking and other risk factors of axial psoriatic arthritis.
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