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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

Anti-IL-23 Therapy Effective in Improving Axial Inflammation in PsA, But Not axSpA?

Authors of a viewpoint discuss the lack of efficacy of anti-IL-23 therapy for axial spondyloarthritis, but the benefits of these medications in improving back pain symptoms induced by axial inflammation in psoriatic arthritis.

Extraskeletal Manifestations in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis Associated With Worse Clinical Outcomes

Researchers studied the prevalence and 4-year incidence of acute anterior uveitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriasis, and explore the associations between extraskeletal manifestations and clinical disease outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis.

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FIBROMYALGIA

Decreased Fibromyalgia Pain Following Sham Transcranial Direct Current Simulation

Fifteen treatments with active tDCS were superior to sham tDCS only with regards to depression and anxiety in fibromyalgia.

Enrollment in Fibromyalgia Treatment Study Ends After Disappointing Results

The phase 3 RALLY study is evaluating the efficacy and safety of TNX-102 SL in 514 adult patients with fibromyalgia.

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GOUT

Gout Common in the US Dialysis Population

New analysis suggests that gout prevalence is 21% among patients on peritoneal dialysis and 13% among those on hemodialysis.

Urate-Lowering Therapy Not Renoprotective When Kidney Function is Normal

New findings complement previous research showing no renoprotective effect of urate-lowering therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease.

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LYME DISEASE

ACR 2021: What Rheumatologists Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses

At an ACR Convergence 2021 session, John Aucott, MD, and Sheila Arvikar, MD, discussed the various aspects of Lyme arthritis, including incidence, prevalence, symptoms, and treatments, and other tick-borne illnesses, to inform rheumatologists in practice.

Lyme Disease May Be Linked to Mental Disorders

A Danish study compared the rate of new-onset mental disorders among people diagnosed with Lyme disease vs the rate in people without Lyme disease.

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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

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections No Better Than Placebo for Knee Osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve knee osteoarthritis pain symptoms or joint structure compared with placebo injections in a randomized controlled trial.

Effectiveness, Safety of NSAIDs and Opioids for Osteoarthritis Pain Determined in Meta-Analysis

In a meta-analysis, study authors assessed the effectiveness and safety of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids for knee and hip osteoarthritis pain and physical function.

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OSTEOPOROSIS

Oral Health in Older Adults Linked to Bone Density Measurements

Bone density often decreases with age and is closely related to overall physical performance. Researchers studied whether the relationship between bone density and overall physical health extended to oral health as well.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Higher Osteoporosis, Fracture Risk in Patients With Obesity

Researchers compared bone health in patients with obesity following roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

Office-Based Methadone Treatment May Improve Outcomes in Opioid Use Disorder

Investigators conducted a scoping review to determine outcomes among patients with opioid-use disorder who received treatment with methadone in an office-based setting.

Strong Opioids No Better for Pain After Surgery for Fracture

Among patients with surgically managed orthopedic fractures, treatment of pain with strong opioid medication is not superior to milder medication.

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Clinicians Forced to Re-Evaluate Office Practices

Developing an effective case management approach should be a key component of any effort to adapt to the changing patient care environment.

The Importance of Equity in Addressing Disparities in Health Care

Equality assures that everyone receives the same thing, but equity assures that everyone gets what they need.

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PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

DECT Iodine Map Detects Anatomic Sites of Inflammatory Lesions in Hand Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers aimed to identify the anatomic sites of inflammatory lesions and frequency of hand psoriatic arthritis using the dual-energy CT Iodine Map.

Cotreatment With csDMARDs and TNFi Linked to Improved Remission Rates in Psoriatic Arthritis

Researchers compared treatment outcomes among patients with psoriatic arthritis who received treatment with TNFi plus csDMARD therapy vs TNFi monotherapy.

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Disease Trajectory Studied Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers studied disease course and remission in patients with newly diagnosed treatment-naive seropositive rheumatoid arthritis.

Tapering, Withdrawal of DMARDs May Be Feasible Among Patients With RA in Sustained Remission

Researchers reported on the final results of the RETRO trial, which was conducted to investigate the tapering and withdrawal of DMARDs in patients with RA in stable remission.

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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

Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Increase Risk for Arrhythmia in Patients With SLE and RA

Researchers evaluated the link between hydroxychloroquine use and corrected QT length in patients with SLE and RA without cardiovascular disease.

Patients With SLE Can Have Low Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccines

Nearly one-third of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients have a low response to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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GENERAL MEDICINE

FDA Panel Votes in Favor of COVID-19 Pill, But Notes Concerns

Molnupiravir is an orally administered form of a ribonucleoside analogue that inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2.

Days of Extreme Heat Linked to Increased Risk for Emergency Department Visits

Days of extreme heat are associated with an increased risk for emergency department visits for any cause, heat-related illness, renal disease, and mental disorders.

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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

FIBROMYALGIA

GOUT

LYME DISEASE

CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

OSTEOARTHRITIS

OSTEOPOROSIS

PAIN MANAGEMENT

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

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