Chronic Joint Pain May Persist for Years After Chikungunya Infection
This is the first study to describe persistent joint pain and stiffness many months after infection with the chikungunya virus.
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Antiphospholipid Antibody Levels in Early SLE May Predict Vascular Outcomes
High antiphospholipid (aPL) antibody levels in the early stages of systemic lupus erythematosus may predict poorer patient outcomes.
Insulin Resistance May Predict Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
A higher prevalence of NAFLD was observed among patients with psoriasis without arthritis compared with patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Increased Risk for Noncardiovascular Deaths in Patients With Gout
Although prior research indicates that gout increases risk for death because of cardiovascular complications, these data highlight elevated mortality from noncardiovascular causes.
Diastolic Blood Pressure Variability Linked to CV Events in SLE
Visit-to-visit variability in diastolic blood pressure was highly associated with cardiovascular events in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Gout May Predict Readmission Risk, Days in Hospital for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Gout was associated with increased risk for readmission for either a cardiovascular event or heart failure, and was associated with longer hospital stays in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Gout Outcomes May Improve With Strict Targeting of Serum Uric Acid
Although not statistically significant, patients with gout receiving a strict serum uric acid target strategy achieved the target more frequently and were more often free of flares, but did require more treatment intensification, compared with those receiving a strategy that targeted patient satisfaction.
Adding CZP to Background Medication Promising in Nonradiographic axSpA
The study demonstrated the significant benefit of using certolizumab pegol in addition to nonbiologic background medications in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis exhibiting objective signs of inflammation.
Clinical Utility of Dual-Energy CT Scans for Diagnosing Gout
Dual-energy computed tomography showed good diagnostic accuracy in established gout but had low diagnostic sensitivity in patients with recent-onset gout.
NSAIDs, Methotrexate Linked to Attainment of Minimally Active Disease in JIA
Investigators assessed the real-world efficacy of simple strategies to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis as current guidelines recommend.
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