Gout May Up Risk for Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout more than doubles the risk for end-stage kidney disease.
General Rheumatology
Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA.
NSAIDs Contribute to Increased CVD Risk in Osteoarthritis
Considerable proportion of increased CHF, IHD, and stroke risk mediated by NSAID use.
Biologic Treatment for Psoriasis May Reduce Coronary Inflammation
Findings indicated by perivascular fat attenuation index, as measured by coronary CT angiography.
Cancer Risks Examined in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Increased incidences found for lymphoma, lung cancer (in male patients), and cervical cancer.
Anti-TNFα Agents May Increase Risk for Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Treatment with anti-TNFα agents for conditions other than inflammatory bowel disease may increase the risk of developing Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis.
Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups Bone Erosion Risk
Even 2 years of clinical remission does not protect against bone erosions.
Importance of Type vs Number of Comorbidities in Psoriatic Arthritis
Type, rather than number, of comorbidities, has a greater effect on the quality of life of patients with psoriatic arthritis, according to recent research.
Minimal Clinically Important Improvement: A Novel Approach to Osteoarthritis Assessment
MCII, the smallest measured change representing a patient’s perception of important symptom improvement, may improve clinical comprehension in patients with osteoarthritis, while expressing more clinically relevant data for physicians.
Abdominal Obesity May Raise Risk for Psoriasis
High waist circumference, regardless of overall body mass index, tied to higher risk.
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