Bariatric Surgery Associated With Risk for Nonvertebral Fractures
Gastric bypass surgery was associated with increased risk for nonvertebral fractures.
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ACR Selected as Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year
The American College of Rheumatology was selected as one of Atlanta’s top small workplaces for the second consecutive year.
Comparative Efficacy of Sirukumab, Adalimumab Monotherapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results from the SIRROUND study showed that sirukumab improved signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis compared with improvements seen with adalimumab.
Aspirin Similar to Rivaroxaban for VTE Prophylaxis After Hip, Knee Arthroplasty
Results from the EPCAT II trial show that aspirin was not significantly different from rivaroxaban for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism after total hip or knee arthroplasty.
Hand Osteoarthritis Symptoms Not Reduced With Hydroxychloroquine
Researcher sought to determine the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine vs placebo as an analgesic treatment of hand osteoarthritis.
ACR Encourages Biosimilar Use for Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases
The ACR encourages healthcare providers to incorporate biosimilar drugs into treatment plans of patients with rheumatic diseases.
Functional Status in Early Axial Spondyloarthritis: The Role of Spinal Structural Damage
Results of the GESPIC study found that structural damage in the spine and disease activity were both determinants of functional status and spine mobility in patients with early axial spondyloarthritis.
Congress Urged to Reverse CMS Policy Linking Clinician Payments to Part B Drug Costs
Many healthcare organizations are calling on Congress to reverse the new CMS policy.
Do Hospital Performance Financial Incentives Reduce Mortality Rates?
Hospitals receiving financial incentives to improve performance for more than a decade did not have reduced patient mortality rates.
Medical Societies Request Congress Prevent Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Adjustments to Drug Payments
Medical societies want Congress to preserve patients access to Part B therapies.
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