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OA Patients Get Long-Term Benefit From Lifestyle Improvements

Improvement in pain and function lasted well after formal program ended

EULAR over a photo of Vienna Exhibition Center in Vienna, Austria.

Is 'Difficult-to-Treat' RA a Lost Cause?

The name says it all, but progress appears to be coming

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Humira Clobbers Biosimilars in Battle for Part D Coverage

Pricing, payer policies keep market leader on top

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JAK or TNF Inhibitor as First Targeted Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Pragmatic head-to-head study finds a winner, with caveats

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In RA, Poorly Controlled Pain Portends Even More Serious Problems

Australian study documents risks for life-threatening complications

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Krill Oil Fails in New Osteoarthritis Trial

Now the question is how to reconcile this study with others finding a benefit

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One-Year Data Back Upadacitinib for Clinical Spondyloarthritis

Adds to 14-week results that powered FDA approval for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis

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Stem Cell Injections in Mexico Led to Drug-Resistant Infections

Three patients acquired Mycobacterium abscessus infections after medical travel

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Retinopathy With Long-Term HCQ Use: Large Study IDs Risk Factors

Hint: it's not just the cumulative dose

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Missing Teeth and Joint Pain? RA May Be Imminent

You may not even have to ask if patient has had periodontal disease

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Study: Skinny-Leg Runners Face Higher Rates of Knee Arthritis

Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled

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Hands-On Treatment May Help in Knee Osteoarthritis

And patients can administer it themselves

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Here's a Good Exercise Option for Hip OA

Program emphasizing balance and stability equals strength-directed training

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Study: Treat-to-Target Success in Early RA Is Durable

Good outcomes generally maintained for up to two decades

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No Response to TNF Inhibitor in JIA? Another May Do the Trick

Registry study finds no advantage for switching to a different drug class

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Can an Autoimmunity Lead to Immune Deficiency?

Studies may explain some cases of rare opportunistic infections

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Psoriatic Arthritis: Updated Guideline Clarifies Treatment Sequence

EULAR provides easy-to-understand algorithm

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Valley Fever Screens Found Lagging for Rheum Patients in Endemic Areas

A significant issue for DMARD and steroid users in the American Southwest

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Three-Drug Combo Wins for Opioid-Sparing Pain Relief After Hip Replacement

Less morphine needed with multiple analgesics

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Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'

Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging"

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COVID-19 Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatic Disease

Maybe not a form of long COVID, but a concern just the same

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Multimodal Pre-Op Program Aids Knee Replacement Candidates

Patients feel better as they wait for surgery; a few find they no longer need it

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Biden 'Continues to Be Fit for Duty,' His Doctor Says

"Nothing different than last year," president says after undergoing annual physical

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Sinusitis Tied to Later Autoimmune Disease

Olmsted County analysis points to substantial risk

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Another Study Backs Treatment for Preclinical Rheumatoid Arthritis

Progression to full-blown RA slowed

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Could Weight-Loss Drug Improve Hip Replacement Outcomes?

Two studies, two conclusions

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Dietary Factors Tied to Osteoarthritis Pain

But radiographic parameters not affected, raising questions about the link

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Could Arthritis Enhance Male Fertility?

Link seen in epidemiological study, but reasons remain a mystery

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SpA Diagnoses Remain Uncertain, Even After Years of Symptoms

Many patients never know for sure what they have, study suggests

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Study Slams Community Rheum Docs for Sloppy RA Management

Half of patients don't get disease activity evaluations before starting TNF blockers

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When Women's Fertility Begins and Ends Seems Important for RA Development

Late menarche, early menopause both seen as increasing risk

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Non-White Military Members With OA Get Stiffed for Knee Replacement

Wide racial disparities in a health system that boasts equal access for everyone

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A New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain

But will it be used?

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This Program Helped Overweight RA Patients Shape Up

Metabolic markers, disease activity improved with remotely supervised lifestyle regimen

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Frailty Worsens Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Claims data highlight a neglected factor in RA therapy outcomes

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Axial SpA: Gender Gap Confirmed in TNF Inhibitor Response

Big European study removes any doubt; next question is why the difference?

Using Baseline Markers to Predict Response in Psoriatic Arthritis

More biomarker research is needed, but new study is a good start

How Do You Select Systemic Therapy for Your Psoriasis Patients?

Richard Warren explains the factors he considers and what his "go-to" treatment is

Improvements With Guselkumab in Psoriatic Arthritis Seen Across All MDA Domains

Experts discuss importance of both physician- and patient-reported domains

Deucravacitinib Improves Joint Symptoms in Psoriatic Arthritis

Greater improvements over apremilast and placebo through 24 weeks

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