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Monitoring bone health with dual-energy X-ray …

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The 2018 updated EULAR recommendations for the …

WebWhat's new: Additions to the updated EULAR recommendations for diagnosis of gout New staging of gout. A key difference from previous recommendations …

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Rheumatoid arthritis JAK inhibitors: The next generation …

WebWith tofacitinib now approved for use in the USA and the EU, and a number of JAK inhibitors currently undergoing testing in clinical trials, medwireNews takes a look at …

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Global epidemiology of gout: prevalence, incidence and risk factors

WebBimekizumab: Dual IL-17A/IL-17F inhibition in SpA Anifrolumab for the treatment of SLE JAK inhibitor safety: Weighing up the data and understanding the risks …

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At a glance: Common scores used in rheumatology

WebEuropean League Against Rheumatism response criteria. Definition: Response criteria based on the DAS28 index. Good response: More than a 1.2-point …

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11. Non-pharmacological Treatments for Falls and Fractures

WebThis chapter describes the non-pharmacological approaches to the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries in older people, and emphasises effective strategies in a …

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The use of machine learning to optimize treatment of …

WebIntroduction. In the past three decades, we have experienced an explosion of knowledge in all areas of medicine. The increasing use of “wearables” in everyday life in …

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Minimizing infection risk with biologic therapy

WebEven though the immune response may be lessened after commencing biologic therapy, the ongoing increased risk for infection means it is essential that …

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Deep learning algorithm shows promise for predicting RA outcomes

WebmedwireNews: Findings from a proof-of-concept study suggest that deep learning models based on electronic health records may be a feasible approach for …

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Fernando Pérez-Ruiz rheumatology.medicinematters.com

WebFernando Pérez-Ruiz, MD, PhD, is Chief of the Rheumatology Division, Cruces University Hospital, Head of the Investigation Group for Arthritis at Biocruces-Bizkaia Health …

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A third of RA cases in women may be prevented with healthy …

WebmedwireNews: Adhering to a healthy lifestyle, namely never smoking, moderate alcohol use, regular exercise, healthy BMI, and healthy diet, is associated with …

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Pain management remains a ‘substantial unmet need’ in RA

WebAs reported in Arthritis Research & Therapy, average VAS pain score decreased significantly from 41.2 mm at baseline to 32.3 mm at the 6-month follow-up, …

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ACR issues guidelines on reproductive health in people with …

WebThe guidelines, published simultaneously in Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care & Research, provide twelve good practice statements and 131 graded …

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Stepped exercise program improves knee osteoarthritis symptoms

WebWriting in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Kelli Allen (Durham VA Health Care System, North Carolina, USA) and team explain that the intervention began with an …

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Upper limb exercises improve QoL in people with SLE

WebmedwireNews: A 12-week program of arm- and hand-strengthening and stretching exercises significantly improves function, dexterity, performance of daily …

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Why depression and anxiety matter in patients with inflammatory

WebIdentifying and managing depression and anxiety are important goals, as treating emotional distress improves health and quality of life. Growing evidence shows …

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Ana Rita Cruz-Machado rheumatology.medicinematters.com

WebAna Rita Cruz-Machado is a rheumatology resident at Hospital de Santa Maria-Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte in Lisbon, Portugal. She has a special interest in the field of …

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ACR 2021 BLISS-BELIEVE: Adding rituximab to belimumab does …

WebmedwireNews: Phase 3 trial findings presented at the ACR Convergence 2021 virtual meeting suggest that adding a single cycle of rituximab to belimumab …

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COVID-19 shielding may impact physical, mental QoL in …

WebmedwireNews: Stringent social distancing to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with significantly worse physical and mental health-related quality of life …

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