Assessing Risk for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases in Children of Affected Adults
Study authors assessed registry data to evaluate the risk of developing childhood chronic inflammatory diseases dependent on disease status of the parents.
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Modification of Obesity, Key Lifestyle Factors May Prevent Incident Gout
Researchers estimated the proportion of incident gout cases that could be prevented by modification of obesity and other key risk factors.
Higher Disease Activity Associated With Increased Risk for Diabetes in RA
Researchers assessed the association between inflammatory disease activity and incident diabetes mellitus in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Gout May Be a Possible Indication for Bariatric Surgery
Of 25 patients with both obesity and gout who had elevated uric acid levels prior to bariatric surgery, 10 achieved therapeutic target levels of uric acid at 12 months after the surgery, according to investigators.
Weight Loss Linked to Reduced Disease Activity in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis and Obesity
Researchers assessed the effects of weight loss on disease activity and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with psoriatic arthritis and obesity.
5 Myths About Osteoporosis Debunked
Osteoporosis can affect people of any age, race, and sex. Recognition of the misconceptions surrounding the condition may help patients understand its complexity.
High IL-17 Levels Linked to Decreased Psoriatic Arthritis Risk
Researchers determined the causal associations between genetically predicted TNF-α, IL-12p70, and IL-17 levels and risk for psoriatic arthritis.
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.
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.
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