Hyperinsulinemic Diet May Increase Risk for Gout Among Women Older Than 30 Years
In a prospective study, researchers analyzed the association between insulin-related dietary indices and risk for incident gout among US women older than 30 years.
General Rheumatology
What Lifestyle Factors Can Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk?
Patients at risk of rheumatoid arthritis may wonder if there are lifestyle factors that play a role. What are some of the factors that you can discuss with them, and what can you recommend they do?
Is the Immunomodulator Anakinra an Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19?
Authors of a commentary assessed the role of IL-1 receptor antagonism, specifically anakinra, in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19.
Clinical Challenge: Progression of Palpable Purpura to Bullous Plaques
A 20-year-old woman presents to the dermatology clinic with a 5-day history of a mildly pruritic rash on both of her legs and feet. Can you diagnose this condition?
Uncontrolled Gout: Open Dialogue With Patients
Suneet Grewal, MD, provides a deeper insight into the impact of uncontrolled gout on the quality of life of patients and the importance of having an open dialogue.
Geographic and Temporal Trends in Repurposed and Adjuvant Drug Use During COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers assessed the use of repurposed and adjuvant drugs in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across 3 continents.
Some Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Raise Risk for Heart Failure
Researchers aimed to study the associations between heart failure medications and certain systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Physical Inactivity Linked to Depression Risk in Patients With Lupus
Researchers studied the effect of physical activity and risk for incident depression in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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.
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.
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