Reproductive Experiences of Women With Inflammatory Arthritis
Investigators issued a comprehensive reproductive health survey to examine how inflammatory arthritis affects family planning, contraception, menstruation, and infertility.
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Psoriasis Increases Risk for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases 5-Fold
Because of the lack of previous chronological evaluation, investigators examined the chronology of IMIDs in relation to psoriasis.
CDC: Prevalence of Arthritis 22.8% in Adults Living in the United States in 2017
The prevalence of arthritis was 22.8 percent in U.S. adults in 2017, with statewide variation in prevalence and in the prevalence of severe joint pain and physical inactivity among those with arthritis.
Immune-Related Adverse Events in Cancer Immunotherapy: The Role of the Rheumatologist
Rheumatologists are expected to play an increasing role in the diagnosis and management of patients with cancer with immune checkpoint inhibitor-related rheumatic diseases.
Presence of Autoimmune Diseases May Increase Risk for Diffuse Large B Cell, Marginal Zone Lymphomas
The presence of rheumatologic conditions was also associated with variations in cancer site for both diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma.
Atorvastatin Reduced Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The TRACE RA study showed that atorvastatin significantly reduced LDL cholesterol in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Patients Develop Inflammatory Arthritis Following Clopidogrel Initiation
“Migratory polyarthritis secondary to clopidogrel is a diagnosis of exclusion,” the study authors concluded, adding, “Early diagnosis and timely intervention are essential, as the symptoms completely resolve after discontinuing clopidogrel, and the inflammatory markers return to baseline.”
Calprotectin Distinguishes Septic Arthritis From Pseudogout, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Data show that calprotectin levels discriminated septic arthritis from pseudogout and rheumatoid arthritis.
Shared Decision-Making Skills Improved Among Rheumatologists With Personalized Training Program
Investigators developed a personalized shared decision-making training program for rheumatologists and assessed the effect of the program on patient satisfaction and rheumatologists’ shared decision-making skills in daily practice.
Inflammatory Arthritis Linked to Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction appears to be highly prevalent in both men and women with inflammatory arthritis.
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