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Aaron Broadwell, MD: Immunomodulation and Pegloticase Therapy for Patients With Gout
November 3rd 2021Aaron Broadwell, MD, discusses his upcoming ACR study entitled, “Concomitant immunomodulation and pegloticase therapy: experiences with a variety of immunomodulatory agents in two community rheumatology practices.”
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Jean Liew, MD, MS: COVID-19 Infections Among Vaccinated Individuals with Rheumatic Disease
November 2nd 2021Jean Liew, MD, MS, discusses her upcoming ACR Convergence presentation entitled, “SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among Vaccinated Individuals with Rheumatic Disease: Results from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Provider Registry."
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Mortality Linked to History of Hospitalization in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
October 27th 2021“Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease where a variety of organ complications contribute to an increased risk of premature mortality,” investigators stated.
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Mobile Health App Increases Mobility and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
October 26th 2021“Using the strengthening exercises with mHealth may have the potential to reduce pain, improve mobility, functional activity, and activities of daily living among knee osteoarthritis patients who are overweight or obese," investigators stated.
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Physical Activity Improves Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatic Disease
October 15th 2021“Evidence has accumulated on the effectiveness of physical activity to reduce disease-related symptoms such as pain and comorbidity risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis,” investigators stated.
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The Financial Impact of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
October 13th 2021“Considering medical appointments, laboratory tests, medications, and indirect costs, juvenile idiopathic arthritis generates elevated costs, which results in a high economic impact for the family,” investigators stated.
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Fast-Track Clinic Reduces Hospitalization in Patients With Polymyalgia Rheumatica
October 11th 2021The Fast-Track Clinic reduced hospitalization rates for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica, which is helpful as symptoms of PMR can mimic other diseases, leading to hospitalization to rule out other conditions.
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Measured Test-Retest Reliability for Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
October 6th 2021Test-retest reliability for Health Assessment Questionnaire–Disability Index and 36-item Short Form Health Survey physical functioning domain in patients with psoriatic arthritis was judged to be good and reasonable, respectively.
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