Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis and Joint Pain?
Sometimes distinguishing between medical myth and fact is difficult. Recent studies on cold weather and joint pain paint a murky picture.
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Predictions in Medicine 2019: What’s Ahead
What breakthroughs in medicine do the experts expect to see in 2019 and beyond? Find out inside.
Multiple Factors to Consider When Selecting NSAIDs for Arthritis
Factors to be considered when choosing the correct NSAID for arthritis include effectiveness, concurrent health conditions, and frequency of use.
Risk Factors for Oral Methotrexate Failure Identified in Inflammatory Polyarthritis
Investigators sought to evaluate the rate and predictors of oral methotrexate failure.
Characterization of Rheumatic Disorders Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Use
A prospective, observational study sought to evaluate and characterize the nature of rheumatic disorders associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Pregnancy in Inflammatory Arthritis: What Your Patients Need to Know
Megan Clowse, MD, MPH, discusses 2 studies that examine reproductive health concerns in women with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Gout Flares May Be Reduced With Febuxostat
A recent clinical trial has shown promising results that the drug febuxostat is effective at reducing gout flares in adults with early gout.
Reactivation Rate of Hepatitis B in Inflammatory Arthritis Tx With DMARDs
HBV reactivation rates were lower among all chronic HBV infection patients on antiviral prophylaxis, regardless of whether they were receiving TNF inhibitors.
Ozone Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
In patients with knee OA, intra-articular ozone may provide pain relief, functional improvement, and gains of QoL.
Psoriatic Arthritis, Cardiovascular Health Improved With Etanercept Therapy
The researchers noted that the small changes in lipid profile do not account for the cardiovascular benefits seen in patients taking etanercept.
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