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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in rheumatology.

A photo of a senior woman grimacing while clutching her painful wrist.

<乌鸦传媒>In RA, Poorly Controlled Pain Portends Even More Serious Problems

Australian study documents risks for life-threatening complications

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<乌鸦传媒>Finally, a Treatment Emerges for Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome

And it's on the pharmacy shelf now

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<乌鸦传媒>Not All COVID Patients Benefit From JAK Inhibitor

Post-hoc analysis shows that body weight makes an important difference

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<乌鸦传媒>Study Confirms: No Great Options for Treating VEXAS

Efficacy versus safety is the inevitable tradeoff, and efficacy isn't that good to begin with

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<乌鸦传媒>Krill Oil Fails in New Osteoarthritis Trial

Now the question is how to reconcile this study with others finding a benefit

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<乌鸦传媒>Doubt Cast on MGUS-Autoimmune Disease Link

Population-based study fails to confirm earlier findings

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<乌鸦传媒>Yet Another Benefit for Metformin?

Study suggests a surprising effect in rheumatologic disease risk

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<乌鸦传媒>One-Year Data Back Upadacitinib for Clinical Spondyloarthritis

Adds to 14-week results that powered FDA approval for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

A photo of a man receiving a knee injection by a male physician.

<乌鸦传媒>Stem Cell Injections in Mexico Led to Drug-Resistant Infections

Three patients acquired Mycobacterium abscessus infections after medical travel

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<乌鸦传媒>Retinopathy With Long-Term HCQ Use: Large Study IDs Risk Factors

Hint: it's not just the cumulative dose

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<乌鸦传媒>How Does FMF Affect Adolescent Females? Study Offers New Details

And proposes a treatment algorithm to manage the disease in this population

A photo of a female radiologist performing temporal ultrasound of her senior male patient

<乌鸦传媒>Imaging-Only Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis Is Feasible

Color Doppler ultrasound proves mettle as standalone method

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<乌鸦传媒>Rare Pregnancy Problem Linked to Thiopurines, FDA Says

Agency finds risk for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy mostly in IBD, lupus patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Missing Teeth and Joint Pain? RA May Be Imminent

You may not even have to ask if patient has had periodontal disease

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: Skinny-Leg Runners Face Higher Rates of Knee Arthritis

Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Innate Immune System Be Targeted Directly in Lupus?

Japanese researchers open new front in SLE therapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

And patients can administer it themselves

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<乌鸦传媒>'I Feel So Violated': Over 200 Patients Accuse Doc of Sex Abuse, Unnecessary Exams

Alleged victims included women and several men

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's a Good Exercise Option for Hip OA

Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: Treat-to-Target Success in Early RA Is Durable

Good outcomes generally maintained for up to two decades

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<乌鸦传媒>No Response to TNF Inhibitor in JIA? Another May Do the Trick

Registry study finds no advantage for switching to a different drug class

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<乌鸦传媒>Standard Drug Tx as Good as Stem Cell Transplant for Scleroderma?

Surprising finding from comparative study

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Latest COVID Vax Cuts Hospitalization Risk in Immunocompromised People

But fewer than one in five of this vulnerable group have received the updated shot

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<乌鸦传媒>Predicting Vasculitis Relapse? It's SNOT That Hard

Sino-nasal symptoms markedly raise the risk, study suggests

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<乌鸦传媒>Can an Autoimmunity Lead to Immune Deficiency?

Studies may explain some cases of rare opportunistic infections

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<乌鸦传媒>Psoriatic Arthritis: Updated Guideline Clarifies Treatment Sequence

EULAR provides easy-to-understand algorithm

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<乌鸦传媒>How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

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<乌鸦传媒>Valley Fever Screens Found Lagging for Rheum Patients in Endemic Areas

A significant issue for DMARD and steroid users in the American Southwest

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<乌鸦传媒>Rheumatologist Found Dead; How COVID Changed Lives; Olivia Munn's Breast Cancer

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a female physician checking on her senior female patient鈥檚 recovery after total hip arthroplasty

<乌鸦传媒>Three-Drug Combo Wins for Opioid-Sparing Pain Relief After Hip Replacement

Less morphine needed with multiple analgesics

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<乌鸦传媒>Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'

Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging"

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19 Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatic Disease

Maybe not a form of long COVID, but a concern just the same

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<乌鸦传媒>Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

<乌鸦传媒>Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Self-Compassion

"We're all yearning to be seen, to be heard, and to be believed"

A photo of a male physician inspecting his senior female patient鈥檚 knee replacement scars.

<乌鸦传媒>Multimodal Pre-Op Program Aids Knee Replacement Candidates

Patients feel better as they wait for surgery; a few find they no longer need it

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<乌鸦传媒>Biden 'Continues to Be Fit for Duty,' His Doctor Says

"Nothing different than last year," president says after undergoing annual physical

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<乌鸦传媒>Sinusitis Tied to Later Autoimmune Disease

Olmsted County analysis points to substantial risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Study Backs Treatment for Preclinical Rheumatoid Arthritis

Progression to full-blown RA slowed

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<乌鸦传媒>Could Weight-Loss Drug Improve Hip Replacement Outcomes?

Two studies, two conclusions

<乌鸦传媒>New Treatment for NASH; Human Milk for Preterm Infants

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