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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

Health Impairment in Spondyloarthritis Associated With High Disease Activity, Worsening Functionality, and Concomitant Fibromyalgia

Researchers evaluated the association between Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS-HI) and disease activity and burden in patients with spondyloarthritis.

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.

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FIBROMYALGIA

Better Support and Care Urgently Needed for Patients With Fibromyalgia

The researcher’s goal was to compare the impact of symptoms, along with health care utilization of those diagnosed with fibromyalgia, those who fulfill the criteria but are undiagnosed, and those with chronic pain.

Fibromyalgia Associated With Hypersensitivity to Heat and Auditory Stimuli

The researchers’ hypothesis is that supraspinal augmentation of sensory input, including sound, may represent a hallmark of fibromyalgia.

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GOUT

Hyperuricemia and Gout Do Not Raise Dementia Risk

Hyperuricemia and gout may be associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer disease.

Case Report: Ibrutinib Induces Acute Gout Flare of Bilateral First MTP Joints in Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

A case study of a patient who developed an acute gout flare of bilateral first metatarsophalangeal joints after initiating treatment with ibrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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LYME DISEASE

Frequency and Intensity of Tick-Borne Diseases Increase in Midwest

Climate change, population shift from urban to suburban areas, and increased population of white-tail deer have contributed to the increasing frequency of tick-borne disease.

Lyme Meningitis Can Occur in Regions Where Ticks Are Uncommon

Case study shows a patient with headache and neuro-ophthalmic signs, but no rash or joint pain, had contracted Lyme meningitis.

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

Case Report: Baricitinib Successfully Treats Refractory Eosinophilic Fasciitis

Authors report on the case of a patient who was diagnosed with eosinophilic fasciitis that was successfully treated with baricitinib.

Case Report: Stickler Syndrome Presents With Rare Ophthalmologic Manifestations

When systemic signs are not evident, ophthalmologists play a major role in diagnosis.

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OSTEOARTHRITIS

EULAR Task Force Releases Recommendations for Intra-Articular Therapies in Adults With Peripheral Arthropathies

The task force established by the EULAR developed evidence-based recommendations for intra-articular therapies in adult patients with peripheral arthropathies.

Strength Training Plus Neuromuscular Exercise and Education Reduces Pain Sensitization in Knee Osteoarthritis

Researchers studied the effects of strength training plus neuromuscular exercise and education on measures of pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

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OSTEOPOROSIS

Health-Related Quality of Life of Men Significantly Affected by Osteoporosis and Hip, Vertebral Fractures

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, study authors aimed to evaluate the health-related quality of life of men with osteoporosis or osteoporotic fractures.

What Have We Learned From Genome-Wide Association Studies for Osteoporosis?

An overview of the history of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for osteoporosis, and the existing challenges and recent developments in GWAS in the bone field.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

Sublingual Ketamine Safe and Effective for Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Pain

The researchers’ goal was to provide the initial evidence for the safety and efficacy of sublingual ketamine in patients with chronic nonmalignant pain.

New Study Underway to Assess Effects of Immersive VR in Highly Prevalent Chronic Low Back Pain

Researchers presented a study protocol for a trial evaluating the efficacy of 3 forms of virtual reality interventions for patients with highly prevalent chronic lower back pain.

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Underrepresented Racial, Ethnic Family Physicians Report Less Burnout

Racially and ethnically underrepresented family physicians report a lower frequency of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than non-underrepresented peers.

Patients of Female Doctors Have Lower In-Hospital Mortality

Patients of Canadian female physicians have lower mortality than those of male physicians when adjusting for hospital and patient characteristics.

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PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

An Update for Rheumatologists on the Diagnosis and Management of Axial Psoriatic Arthritis

An overview for rheumatologists on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of axial involvement in psoriatic arthritis.

Improvements in BASDAI and ASDAS With Guselkumab in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis and Sacroiliitis

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of guselkumab in patients with psoriatic arthritis with imaging-confirmed sacroiliitis consistent with axial involvement.

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Sleep Alterations Reported Among Patients With RA and Seasonal Allergy; Inflammation Not Predictive of Disturbance

Using sleep diaries, one-channel EEG, and actigraphy, researchers characterized objective and subjective sleep in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and severe seasonal allergy, as well as assessed the effect of sleep measures on markers of inflammation.

Efficacy, Safety of Adalimumab Biosimilar CT-P17 and Reference Adalimumab Comparable in RA After 1 Year of Treatment

Researchers compared the safety and efficacy of switching between reference adalimumab and adalimumab biosimilar CT-P17 in active rheumatoid arthritis.

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SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

Increased Intestinal Permeability Among Patients With Spondyloarthritis; Data on Rheumatoid Arthritis Inconclusive

Researchers assessed data on intestinal permeability in patients with spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on intestinal permeability.

Higher BMI Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Psoriasis

Higher body mass index (BMI) seems to be associated with an increased risk for developing psoriasis.

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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

Persistent Low-Moderate Thrombocytopenia May Predict Outcomes in Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Using a large cohort over a period of 38 years, the researchers assessed thrombocytopenia and other clinical variables as predictors of outcomes in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.

Patients With SLE May Receive Misdiagnosis of Alopecia Subtype

The rate of alopecia areata (AA) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) determined via biopsy was assessed, and the rate of scalp biopsy in determination of nonscarring alopecia in patients with SLE was evaluated.

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GENERAL MEDICINE

Complications Develop Among Half of Patients With COVID-19 Treated in Hospitals

COVID-19 severity at hospital admission predicts complications even in young adults and those without pre-existing health conditions.

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.

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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

GENERAL MEDICINE

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