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General Rheumatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in rheumatology.

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<乌鸦传媒>TNF Blockers for IBD Tied to Risk for Immune-Mediated Diseases

"Paradoxical" finding puzzles researchers

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<乌鸦传媒>Those Studies Backing Vagus Nerve Stimulation for RA? Umm...

Randomized trial gives hopes for novel treatment a cold shower

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<乌鸦传媒>Biologics Keep Early RA in Check for at Least 1 Year

New data confirm earlier shorter-term findings

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<乌鸦传媒>Imaging for Back and Joint Pain: Overuse Is an International Problem

Australian primary care docs love to order scans, just like their American counterparts

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<乌鸦传媒>Xeljanz Edges Humira Just a Bit for Real-World RA Patients, Study Suggests

Australian researchers perform "target trial emulation" to compare popular drugs

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<乌鸦传媒>Gut Microbiome Instability Associated With Lupus Nephritis Flares

One specific gut microbe may be a major factor

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<乌鸦传媒>Check SSc-ILD Patients on Ofev for Malnutrition, Study Suggests

Trial data show rates higher, though still low, with drug versus placebo

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<乌鸦传媒>Do Rheumatologists See Past RA Patients' Race?

Randomized study finds no disparities in biologics prescribing, but questions linger

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<乌鸦传媒>Two-Drug Combo Wins for Refractory Gout

Phase III results back potential competitor for pegloticase-methotrexate treatment

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>First-in-Class Sjogren's Drug Passes Mid-Stage Test

Novel agent targets CD40 ligand

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<乌鸦传媒>Cardiovascular Risk Models Still Fall Short for Arthritis Patients

Of three major prognostic tools, none hit the mark

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<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Backs Gout Benefit for Gliflozin Agents

New study finds marked risk reduction tied to drugs' urate-lowering effect

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>More Success for CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatic Disease

Stunning improvement for two patients with rare form of autoimmune myositis

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<乌鸦传媒>JAK Inhibitor Shows Promise in Severe Type of Sclerosis

Study finds genetic basis long sought in disabling pansclerotic morphea, leading to effective tx

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<乌鸦传媒>Trial Shows RA Can Be Stopped at Preclinical Stage

Familiar biologic halts progression in high-risk patients with just a few painful joints

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<乌鸦传媒>Benefits Found for Hand OA Drug Treatments

In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful

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<乌鸦传媒>Here, Exactly, Is How Age of Onset Affects Giant Cell Arteritis

Disease characteristics, risk factors for complications differ between young and old

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<乌鸦传媒>Oral Agent Cuts Fibromyalgia Pain in Trial, but ...

Publication comes after another study's failure to demonstrate benefit

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<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn鈥檛

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

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<乌鸦传媒>Mysterious White Blood Cell Disorder Not Just 'AIDS Without HIV'

Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia not so heterogenous after all

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<乌鸦传媒>B-Cell Stimulating Factors Tied to Lymphoma in Sjogren's

Findings may bolster interest in BTK inhibitors for autoimmune diseases

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<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Links Parkinson's With Autoimmune Disease

Exact mechanism remains speculative, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Aging Mechanisms Tied to Giant Cell Arteritis

Small study may help explain how some GCA drugs actually work

<乌鸦传媒>The Drug Company That Prospered Without Creating Any Drugs

A look at Horizon Therapeutics' tactics

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<乌鸦传媒>Interferon Blocker Crushes Macrophage Activation Syndrome

Small trial shows promise for treating life-threatening complication of rheumatic diseases

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<乌鸦传媒>Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk

Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear

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<乌鸦传媒>RA in Remission? Stopping DMARDs May Be OK

Provocative new data from ARCTIC REWIND

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<乌鸦传媒>Revolving Door in OR Makes Surgeries Less Efficient

Intraoperative staff swaps tied to longer operative time for hip, knee replacements

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<乌鸦传媒>Tofacitinib May Reduce Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease in RA Patients

Retrospective study shows a 69% lower risk with tofacitinib compared with adalimumab

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<乌鸦传媒>Docs' Liking for Knee Injection Tied to Industry Payments

Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100

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<乌鸦传媒>JAK Inhibitor Succeeds in Refractory Vasculitis

Seven of 11 patients respond after failing multiple previous meds

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<乌鸦传媒>New Lupus Drug Cuts Skin Disease When Other Agents Fail

Small study backs anifrolumab for salvage therapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Psoriatic Arthritis: Depressing News on Second- and Later-Line Treatments

Real-world data indicate most patients who fail a first biologic drug never obtain remission

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<乌鸦传媒>Study Suggests Path Connecting Periodontal Disease With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Exposing immune system to citrullinated bacterial proteins seen as trigger

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<乌鸦传媒>Taltz Safety, Efficacy Stay Robust in Spondyloarthritis at 3 Years

Benefits appear durable for patients in a long-term extension

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<乌鸦传媒>Older Lupus Patients Need Follow-Up After Hospital Discharge ... or Else

Medicare data show what happens when it's neglected

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<乌鸦传媒>Wearable Sensors Show Promise for Remote OA Assessment

Provide good data and most patients can manage them, small trial indicates

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<乌鸦传媒>Rheumatoid Factor and ACPA, Meet Potential New Partners for RA Diagnosis

Additional autoantibodies found to improve sensitivity in early-stage disease

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: Diminished COVID Vaccine Response in Lupus

Immunosuppressants seem responsible; mycophenolate "holiday" may help

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<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test Bests Standard OA Prognostic Models in Early Study

Multi-marker panel does a better job of predicting who will show rapid progression

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