General Rheumatology

Factors Predict Low Bone Mineral Density in Pediatric Blood Cancer

Low bone mineral density (BMD) is common in childhood leukemia and lymphoma survivors.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Inflammatory Arthritis Persists With Immunotherapy Cessation

Researchers evaluated the outcomes of patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced inflammatory arthritis and assessed the risk factors for long-term disease requiring immunomodulatory treatment.

Candidate Touchpoints May Predict Opioid Overdose

Eight candidate touchpoints are associated with increased risk of fatal opioid overdose.

Nintedanib May Slow Rate of Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease

For patients with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases, nintedanib is associated with a lower rate of decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) compared with placebo.

Certain Perioperative Interventions May Prevent Development of Chronic Pain After TKR

Several nonsurgical perioperative interventions may help prevent the development of chronic pain after primary total knee replacement for osteoarthritis.

Novel Application of Zoledronic Acid in Sclerosing Osteomyelitis

Researchers investigated the case of a patient with sclerosing osteomyelitis who was successfully treated with zoledronic acid.

Patients With Rheumatic Disease Often Have Trouble Accessing Specialty Care

Americans with rheumatic disease struggle to access affordable specialty care.

Updated 2019 EULAR Recommendations for Vaccination in Adults With Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases

A steering committee put together by EULAR has updated recommendations for vaccination in adult patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

Hydroxychloroquine Use Not Linked With Risk for Alzheimer Disease

Investigators addressed the association between long-term use of hydroxychloroquine therapy and the risk for Alzheimer disease.

Increase in eScooter-Related Injuries Over Time

Electric motorized scooter (eScooter)-related injuries have increased over time and are frequently associated with alcohol and illicit substance use.

Ultrasonography Effective in Differentiating Major Arthritis Types

Ultrasound is effective for differentiating between the major types of arthritis when combined with a physical exam and patient history.

Hormone Therapy Not Tied to Change in Muscle Mass in Older Women

Hormone therapy (HT) does not significantly impact muscle mass in postmenopausal women.

Deep Infections Occur in 6% of Knee Fracture Repairs

Deep surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in nearly 6% of periarticular knee fracture repairs.

Low Micronutrient Levels Tied to Frailty in Older Adults

Low levels of certain micronutrients are associated with measures of prefrailty and frailty in older adults.

Losing About 20 lb Before THA Associated With Improved Outcomes

Losing at least 20 lb before total knee arthroplasty is associated with better outcomes among morbidly obese patients.