Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups Bone Erosion Risk
Even 2 years of clinical remission does not protect against bone erosions.
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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.
Glucocorticoid Tapering Feasible for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Findings observed in patients achieving low disease activity, remission while receiving tocilizumab.
Osteopenia Rates in Early Middle Age Indicate Increased Osteoporosis Screening Needs
Osteopenia was found in more than 25% of both men and women, suggesting that more osteoporosis screening and prevention programs are needed in middle-age individuals.
Gout Linked to Increased Risk for Venous Thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism risk similar for patients with gout regardless of urate-lowering therapy.
Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Seen in Patients With Psoriasis
Time to onset found to be 2 to 3 months for anxiety disorders and other conditions.
Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients
Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest.
CDC: Prevalence of Arthritis 22.8% in US Adults in 2017
Adults with arthritis in southeastern states have highest prevalence of severe joint pain, physical inactivity.
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