Joint Corticosteroid Injection Linked to Increased Risk for Influenza
Joint corticosteroid injections may decrease influenza vaccine efficacy.
Treatments
Examining Symptomatic, Radiographic Benefits of Bisphosphonate Treatment in Knee Osteoarthritis
Seven studies were included in a meta-analysis examining the potential benefit of bisphosphonate therapy in knee osteoarthritis.
Intra-articular Betamethasone Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin resistance may be experienced by patients with T2D who receive an intra-articulate corticosteroid of betamethasone injection at the knee joint.
Alogliptin May Be Associated With Lower Fracture Risk Compared With Linagliptin, Saxagliptin
Seventy-five randomized controlled trials were included in a meta-analysis comparing DDP-4 inhibitors with placebo and other diabetes medications.
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.
Short- and Long-Acting Opioids Equally Effective for Osteoarthritis Pain Management
Short-acting opioids are comparable with long-acting opioid medications for managing pain in patients with chronic osteoarthritis.
Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Receive Little Benefit From Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates did not show to be beneficial for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Tocilizumab is More Effective Than Step-up Methotrexate in Preventing Progression of RA
Investigators randomly assigned DMARD-naive patients were randomly assigned to tocilizumab, step-up methotrexate or a combination of both medications.
Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Persistence in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
TNFi persistence and factors influencing persistence were investigated in patients who were treated with TNFi therapy for the first time.
Multibiomarker Screen Predicts Radiographic Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Data from 6 cohorts were used to evaluate and establish the relationship between multibiomarker disease activity score and radiographic progression risk.
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