Trends in Chronic Pain and Its Management Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
A team of investigators evaluated numerous factors associated with the management of pain among residents of nursing homes with dementia.
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Top December 2022 FDA Approvals
December FDA approvals include treatments for weight loss in adolescents, major depressive disorder, lung cancer detection, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, and lymphoma.
Is COVID-19-Associated Arthritis a New Disease Entity?
Based on existing literature, the potential mechanism, clinical characteristics, and treatment of COVID-19-associated arthritis is discussed.
How Does Physical Exercise Affect Rheumatic Disease Outcomes?
Though patients with rheumatic diseases may think physical activity may exacerbate their pain and fatigue, studies show that exercise can be beneficial to disease activity. How does exercise impact certain rheumatic conditions?
New Causal Genes, Pathways Implicated in Gout Pathogenesis
Researchers presented a gout genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify genes and pathways that enable the progression of hyperuricemia to gout.
Corticosteroids or Immunosuppressive Therapy Tapering Increases Flares in Stable SLE
Researchers assessed the effect of tapering of corticosteroids or immunosuppressive therapy on disease activity, flare rate, and remission among patients with stable systemic lupus erythematosus.
How Did the Roe v Wade Overturn Affect Methotrexate Access in Rheumatic Disease?
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of the Roe v Wade decision on methotrexate access among patients with rheumatic disease.
Dry Eye Risk Elevated in Patients With Migraine
Neurogenic inflammation has been identified as a common mechanism between dry eye and migraines.
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.
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.
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