Mental Distress, Depression Prevalent in Adults With Arthritis
The prevalence of mental distress is 16.8 percent and the prevalence of depression is 32.1 percent among adults with arthritis.
General Rheumatology
Risk for Infections and Cancer With Interleukin Treatment in Rheumatologic Diseases
Interleukin (IL) therapy for the treatment of rheumatologic diseases may increase the risk for serious infections, opportunistic infections, and cancer.
Multiple Fracture-Linked Medications Increase Risk for Hip Fracture
The addition of a second and third fracture-associated drug (FAD) is associated with an increase in hip fracture risk.
Biosimilar for Adalimumab Gets FDA Approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abrilada (adalimumab-afzb; Pfizer), a biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab; AbbVie).
Weight Loss Tied to Lower Hip Bone Density in Older Adults
Obese and overweight older individuals who lose weight have lower bone mineral density (BMD) in their hips.
Cannabis Use Disorder Has Declined Among Teens, Young Adults
Contrary to expectations, the prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) decreased significantly among individuals reporting daily/almost daily cannabis use between 2002 and 2016.
Serum Calcium May Have Negative Effect on Bone Mineral Density
Elevated calcium levels may lead to suboptimal growth of bone, according to the study’s findings.
Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Effective in Concomitant Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Rheumatic Diseases
Researchers assessed the effectiveness and safety of direct-acting antiviral therapy for patients with concomitant hepatitis C virus infection and rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.
Risk for Birth Defects Not Increased With Adalimumab
Adalimumab exposure in pregnancy does not increase the risk for birth defects.
Insufficient Evidence to Support Use of Medical Cannabis for Rheumatologic Conditions
There is insufficient evidence to support the use of medical cannabis or cannabis-related medications for the treatment of musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders.
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