Risk Factors for Depression in Patients With Childhood-Onset Lupus
Increased disease activity, poorer physical functioning, and lower education attainment were major predictors for depression in adulthood.
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Pedometer-Based Intervention Reduces Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Using a simple pedometer-based intervention effectively reduced fatigue in patients with RA.
Low Serum Uric Acid Levels Significantly Reduce Gout Risk
Reduced levels of serum uric acid are associated with markedly fewer new-onset gout and gout flares.
Low Disease Activity After Tofacitinib Discontinuation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers found that one-third of patients remain in remission after discontinuing tofacitinib and that low baseline RF titers predict low disease activity after tofacitinib discontinuation.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Progression on MRI Despite Clinical Improvement
MRI is more sensitive than clinical markers for identifying radiographic disease progression.
Risk for Endocrine Comorbidities Increased in Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of several endocrine disorders in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Total Knee Replacement for Osteoarthritis: Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness
Cohort study using the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI) database compares patient outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of total knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis.
How Effective is RF Denervation for Symptomatic Knee OA?
Radiofrequency treatment is an effective option for treating refractory chronic knee, hip, and shoulder joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Mortality Risk in Staphylococcus aureus Infections
Prospective cohort study examines clinical characteristics and outcomes of S aureus bacteremia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Second Biologic Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis After Initial Treatment Failure
Investigators conduct a systematic review to evaluate the risks and benefits of biologics as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded to previous biologic treatment.
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