Rheumatology Archives - Clinical Advisor

Cardiovascular Disease Information Center

Risk for CVD, Heart Failure Increased Among Black Patients With Gout

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April 26, 2023

Researchers studied the effect of gout on cardiovascular events, including CVD and heart failure, in a Black urban population.

Rheumatology Information Center

Lower Fracture Rates With Gastro-Resistant Risedronate in Women With Osteoporosis

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Hibah Khaja, PharmD

April 5, 2023

The risk for fractures were compared among women with osteoporosis receiving gastro-resistant vs immediate-release risedronate or alendronate.

Rheumatology Information Center

Aspirin Use and Bone Health: Unpacking the Controversy

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Maria Arini Lopez

March 31, 2023

Research on the effect of NSAID use, including aspirin, on bone health, has resulted in conflicting results.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Lupus, RA Tied to Higher Risk for Adverse Obstetric, Birth Outcomes

February 23, 2023

Women with RA/SLE more often required hospitalization postpartum; infants of women with RA/SLE had more frequent rehospitalizations in first year of life.

News, Rheumatology Information Center

Amjevita, a Biosimilar to Humira, Now Available

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Brian Park, PharmD

February 2, 2023

Amjevita is supplied as a 40 mg/0.8 mL single-dose prefilled SureClick autoinjector, and as 20 mg/0.4 mL and 40 mg/0.8 mL single-dose prefilled syringes.

Rheumatology Information Center

ACP Recommends Bisphosphonates for Initial Treatment of Osteoporosis

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Kristin Della Volpe

January 4, 2023

The American College of Physicians updated its 2017 guideline on pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults.

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Ring Finger Pain

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Brady Pregerson, MD

January 4, 2023

A patient in his mid-60s with end-stage renal disease presents to the emergency department with a 4-day history of left ring finger pain and discoloration. Can you make the diagnosis?