General Rheumatology

Genetic Relationship Between Estradiol Concentrations and Bone Mineral Density

Investigators sought to determine whether a relationship exists between estradiol level and bone mineral density.

New Episodes of Recurrent Acute Anterior Uveitis Linked to Stress, Sleeplessness

Study demonstrates the impact of lifestyle factors on the inflammatory condition.

Abelacimab Prevents VTE After Total Knee Arthroplasty

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, abelacimab, a monoclonal antibody that binds to factor XI and locks it in the zymogen conformation, is effective for preventing venous thromboembolism without increasing the risk for bleeding.

Suicidality and Cannabis Use Trends Between 2008 and 2019

While prior research indicates that cannabis use may increase the severity of certain psychiatric symptoms, its impact on suicidality is unknown. To inform this gap, investigators extracted data from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health for the years 2008 through 2019.

Imatinib Does Not Decrease Oxygen Support Required in Severe COVID-19

Researchers aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of oral imatinib in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who required supplemental oxygen administration.

Arthritis Rate Identified After Posterior Shoulder Stabilization

Among active-duty service members with posterior shoulder instability requiring surgical fixation, 12.7% develop glenohumeral arthritis.

Tocilizumab Beneficial in Selected Patients With Dermatologic and Concurrent Rheumatologic Condition

The clinical dermatologic use of tocilizumab, its mechanisms of action, and adverse events is reviewed.

Pachymeningitis Diagnosis in Patient With Crohn Disease and Relapsing Polychondritis

This case report described the first instance of a patient with Crohn disease and relapsing polychondritis who presented with pachymeningitis.

CDC Advisers to Discuss Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised

Giving a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines to immunocompromised adults will be up for discussion during a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel meeting next week.

EULAR Task Force Recommendations: Implementation of Self-Management Strategies for Inflammatory Arthritis

The EULAR task force developed recommendations for the implementation of self-management strategies in inflammatory arthritis.

Self-Reported Symptoms of Depression Increase After Recovery From Acute COVID-19 Infection

With depressive symptoms rising after an acute COVID-19 infection, study researchers looked at whether these symptoms are a consequence of stress associated with COVID or, do they reflect more specific sequelae associated with the pathophysiology of the illness.

COVID-19 Is Associated With Low Testosterone in Men

Study reveals that almost 90% of men have hypogonadism at the time of hospital admission for COVID-19.

Cardiovascular Drugs Do Not Impact COVID-19 Outcomes

Cardiovascular drugs do not affect COVID-19 outcomes.

Remdesivir and Hydroxychloroquine Do Not Affect Viral Clearance in COVID-19

For hospitalized patients with COVID-19, neither remdesivir nor hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) affects viral clearance.

Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet Updated With Guillain-Barré Syndrome Warning

The FDA has updated the fact sheet for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to include information related to an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome.