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Rheumatology

Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Not Getting Recommended Drugs
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis aren't receiving the much-needed, low-cost medications that can prevent deformity.
Humans Make Natural Anti-Inflammatory Steroids
Scientists have discovered naturally present anti-inflammatory steroids in humans.
Clinical Trial for Cartilage-preserving, Inflammation-reducing Drug Begins
Experimental drug PLX5622 has been shown in preclinical arthritis models to reduce inflammation, reduce cartilage damage, and prevent bone resorption.
Rituxan Expands Label to Treat Advanced Follicular Lymphoma
Common rheumatoid arthritis drug receives FDA approval to treat certain follicular lymphoma patients.
Fibromyalgia Patients Helping Doctors Understand their Symptoms
By using hand-held PDA devices, fibromyalgia patients and their doctors receive further insight into pain and the complex disease.
Late to Puberty, Just in Time for Osteoporosis
The later the onset of puberty, the lower an adolescent's bone mass, increasing their risk of developing osteoporosis later in life.
Link Between Lupus and Atherosclerotic Diseases Discovered
Researchers in China have demonstrated interferon-alpha is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Task Force Recommends Routine Osteoporosis Screening for Women Age 65
USPSTF revised recommendations for managing osteoporosis call for screening women age 65 and older and younger women at increased risk for fractures.
Fostamatinib Most Effective on Patients with High CRP Levels
A three-month study reveals Fostamatinib is most-effective with specific subset of rheumatoid arthritis patients, but not others.
Depression Higher in Poor Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with higher risk of depressive symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
NICE Doesn't Change Its Mind About Strontium Ranelate
NICE, the UK-based institute, published an updated final guidance on osteoporosis fractures prompted by an appeal regarding strontium ranelate.
Flat Foot May be Associated with Knee Pain and Arthritis
Could your knee pain be related to flat feet?
Vitamin D, Calcium, and Osteoporosis
Physicians from the Medical University of South Carolina discuss bone health.
Updated Guidelines for Treating Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis
The American College of Rheumatology has updated its recommendations for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
Got Fat? You Need New DNA
Fat associates with distinctive chemical changes in DNA, shedding light on why obesity increases risk for diabetes and other chronic problems.
From the Literature: Fibromyalgia
Read about some of the latest research studies on fibromyalgia.
When to Repair or Replace Knee Joints
Dr. Steven Haddad discusses the main differences between ankle anthropasty and ankle fusion surgery.
Osteoarthritis Patients Should Get Moving
People with osteoarthritis are more likely to be able to walk quickly if they lead physically active lives.
Both Olive Oil and Ibuprofen Affect an Anti-Inflammatory Receptor in the Throat
Scientists from the Monell Center studying the receptor TRPA1 find it is activated by both chemicals.
Patent Awarded For Suppressing Immune Response
A company receives a US patent for a method that desensitizes B cells, which may curb autoimmune diseases.
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