Arthritis Archives - Rheumatology Advisor

Gout

Gout Calculator Not Sufficient for Gout, Septic Arthritis Diagnosis in Patients With Acute Arthritis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

November 25, 2020

Researchers evaluated the performance of the gout calculator in patients with acute arthritis affecting the large and intermediate joints.

Pain Management

Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults With Pain/Arthritis

October 23, 2020

Most older adults using cannabis report initiating use after the age of 60 years primarily to treat pain.

General Rheumatology

Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis

October 15, 2020

Four distinct physical activity profiles are detectable using activity monitoring among adults with arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Progression to Inflammatory Arthritis Associated With Autoantibody Positivity in First-Degree Relatives With RA

By

Emily Pond

October 13, 2020

Researchers identified factors related to autoantibody positivity and development of inflammatory arthritis/rheumatoid arthritis, based on family history of disease.

General Rheumatology

Patients With Arthritis Require More Support While Sheltering-in-Place During COVID-19

July 20, 2020

The Norfolk Arthritis Register has released an interim report on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on people living with inflammatory arthritis.

General Rheumatology

Patient Global Assessment May Predict Radiographic Progression in Early Arthritis

By

Morgan E. Meissner

May 15, 2020

Researchers determined the effect of patient global assessment on radiographic progression in patients with early arthritis.

General Rheumatology

Rheumatologic Skin Diseases and Coronavirus: An Expert Panel Weighs In

By

Brandon May

May 1, 2020

A panel of experts provide their recommendations regarding the treatment of patients with rheumatologic skin disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pain Management

FDA Approves OTC Combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen for Minor Arthritis Pain

By

Steve Duffy

March 17, 2020

The FDA Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to arthritis and more.

Spondyloarthritis

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Increases Risk for Inflammatory Arthritis

By

Brandon May

February 26, 2020

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa display increased risks for developing ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, a study finds.

Pain Management

FDA Approves OTC Switch of Diclofenac Gel, Olopatadine Eye Drops

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

February 19, 2020

Diclofenac sodium topical gel and olopatadine HCl ophthalmic drops will soon be available over-the-counter (OTC) after the the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) switched the status of these products from prescription to nonprescription.