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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

Metagenomic Sequencing Reconfirms Key Role of Gut Microbiome in AS Pathogenesis

Researchers evaluated the microbial characteristics driving ankylosing spondylitis pathogenesis, and they examined the effects of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor therapy on the microbiome.

Chronic Kidney Disease More Common Among Men vs Women With Ankylosing Spondylitis

Researchers assessed and compared the risk for chronic kidney disease in men and women with ankylosing spondylitis in China.

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FIBROMYALGIA

Substantial Agreement Between Classification Criteria for Fibromyalgia, With ACR 2011 Criteria Performing Best

Researchers compared the 3 diagnostic criteria and assessed the performance of an additional set of criteria in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia and Widespread Pain Weakly Associated With Mortality

Researchers investigated the association of fibromyalgia and widespread pain with mortality.

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GOUT

Acute Gout Prophylaxis Not Associated With Lower Gout Flare Risk After XOI Therapy

Researchers determined the real-world incidence of acute gout prophylaxis (AGP) while prescribing a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, and described the characteristics of AGP prescribing in reducing gout flares.

How Top Experts Are Advancing Gout Care in the United States

Thanks to their continued efforts, and a willingness to share their findings through published research, experts are advancing the cause of improved care for patients with gout.

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LYME DISEASE

Review Indicates Inclusion of Psychiatric Illness Association in Proposed Lyme Disease Guidelines

Researchers reviewed the recently released Lyme disease guidelines and addressed their appropriate inclusion of and association with psychiatric illnesses.

Guidelines for Management of Lyme Disease Released

The Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology have released a draft of their joint clinical practice guidelines for the management of Lyme disease.

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

Anticoagulation Improves Outcomes in Idiopathic PAH, Not CTD-PAH

Systemic anticoagulation was found to improve quality-adjusted life years among patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension but not among those with connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Multidisciplinary Approach Recommended for Diagnosis of Connective Tissue Disease-Related Pleural Effusions

Researchers of the study reviewed a multidisciplinary approach to connective tissue disease-related pleural effusions at a tertiary center in London.

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OSTEOARTHRITIS

Turmeric Extract Improves Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, Curcuma longa extract is more effective than placebo for knee pain but does not improve knee effusion-synovitis.

How Top Experts Are Advancing Osteoarthritis Care and Assessments in the United States

Top osteoarthritis experts as identified by Expertscape are participating in research that will identify methods for prevention, improved diagnosis, and effective treatment of this prevalent condition.

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OSTEOPOROSIS

Challenges and Strategies in the Management of Osteoporotic and Fragility Fractures During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Several studies have assessed the potentially increased rate and the management of osteoporotic and fragility fractures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trabecular Bone Score Plus BMD Improves Identification of Abnormal Bone in Women With Fracture

Researchers evaluated the frequency of normal bone in postmenopausal women with prior or incident fracture.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and most treat at levels below their patient limits.

How Successful Are Policies Aimed at Limiting Opioid Prescriptions After Arthroplasty?

The percentage of those receiving opioid prescriptions following arthroplasty has increased.

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

COVID-19 Vaccines: AstraZeneca Resumes Trial; Pfizer, BioNTech Look to Expand Study

AstraZeneca has resumed a phase 3 clinical trial investigating AZD1222, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

HHS Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer Vaccines to Children

HHS issued the amendment in order to increase access to childhood vaccines and decrease the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks as children return to daycare and school.

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PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

Similar Rates of Depression and Anxiety Plus Depression With Apremilast vs Other Drugs in Psoriatic Arthritis

Apremilast used for the treatment of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis is not associated with a high risk of incident treated depression, anxiety, or anxiety plus depression.

Case Highlights Novel Approach to Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriatic Arthritis

A recently published report presented at the 2019 AIBD Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, discussed the case of a patient who developed ulcerative colitis (UC) following treatment with Secukinumab for her psoriatic arthritis and highlighted a novel approach for the management of both of her conditions simultaneously.

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Glucocorticoids Linked to Increased Risk for Hospitalized Infections in Rheumatoid Arthritis

For patients with RA receiving DMARD therapy, continued use of glucocorticoids is associated with an increased risk for hospitalized infections.

Early Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Slow Heart Disease

DMARD therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease risk.

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SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

Interchangeability Observed Between 2 Measures of Minimal Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers assessed the interchangeability of 2 measures of minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis.

Greater Joint and Skin Improvement With Ixekizumab vs Adalimumab in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers determined the efficacy and safety of ixekizumab vs adalimumab in bionaive patients with psoriatic arthritis.

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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

New SLE Classification Criteria Perform Well in Early Disease and Across Sexes, Ethnicities

Researchers evaluated the performance of 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus, with regard to disease duration, sex, and race/ethnicity.

Newly Diagnosed SLE Could Potentially Be Drug Induced

A new case of cutaneous lupus erythematosus or systemic lupus erythematosus could potentially be drug induced.

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Topics

TOPICS

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

FIBROMYALGIA

GOUT

LYME DISEASE

CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

OSTEOARTHRITIS

OSTEOPOROSIS

PAIN MANAGEMENT

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

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