DECT Superior to Ultrasound for Identification of Gouty Knee Arthritis
Dual-energy computed tomography was superior to ultrasound for diagnosing suspected gouty knee arthritis.
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Patient-Reported Swelling vs MRI-Defined Effusion-Synovitis in OA With Meniscal Tear
Researchers sought to investigate the cross-sectional association between patient-reported swelling and effusion-synovitis on MRI in patients with OA and meniscal tear.
Tibiofemoral MRI May Be Predictive of Radiographic Knee OA in Overweight, Obese Women
Researchers sought to determine the predictive value of tibiofemoral MRI, patellofemoral MRI, and KLG1 for the incidence of clinical or radiographic knee OA.
Secukinumab Improves Symptoms, Inhibits Radiographic Progression in Psoriatic Arthritis
The results of the FUTURE 5 study show that secukinumab improved signs and symptoms and inhibited radiographic structural progression at 24 weeks in psoriatic arthritis.
Ultrasound Reliably Identifies Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
Ultrasound is a reliable diagnostic tool for identifying calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease.
Diagnostic Value of Repeat MRI in Suspected Early Axial Spondyloarthritis
The diagnostic utility of repeat MRI was examined in people who were HLA-B27-negative or positive.
Ultrasounds a Better Imaging Choice for Broken Arms in Children
Ultrasound imaging is more accurate, faster, and less painful than traditional X-rays for assessing the broken arms of children.
EULAR Releases Imaging Recommendations in Symptomatic Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis clinical practice recommendations have just been released by EULAR.
The Handoff: Your Week in Rheumatology News – 3/24/17
New guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatment with DMARDs and money being steered into lupus research highlight this week’s The Handoff.
Patients Underestimate Radiation Involved in Spinal Imaging
Cross-sectional survey study examines patients undergoing spine surgery and their knowledge of radiation exposure.
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