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Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty using a combination of paracetamol, ibuprofen, and dexamethasone, had optimal responses with the lowest morphine consumption, and fewer adverse events.
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Mashup Score: 3Does Good Sleep Prevent Osteoporosis | RheumNow - 1 day(s) ago
As part of the University of Colorado Department of Medicine’s annual Research Day, held on April 23, faculty member Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, described her National Institutes of Health-funded clinical research on whether adequate sleep can help prevent osteoporosis.“Osteoporosis can occur for many reasons such as hormonal changes, aging, and lifestyle factors,” said Swanson, an associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes. “But some patients I see don’t have an explanation for their osteoporosis.
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An international cohort of children with systemic Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (Still’s disease) validated the systemic Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score 10 (sJADAS10), a disease activity measure distinguish patients with inactive disease, minimal disease activity, moderate disease activity, and high disease activity.
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Mashup Score: 5Multiplicative Adverse Effects of Social Determinants of Health in Lupus Nephritis: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review | RheumNow - 2 day(s) ago
A metanalysis shows that social determinants of health adversely impacts patients with lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis is a significant complication of SLE, often with dramatic increases in morbid and mortal risks. Outcomes are likely to be augmented by social determinants of health, including socio-economic status, and social risk factors.
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Positive findings with color Doppler ultrasound were enough to diagnose giant cell arteritis (GCA) accurately without need for confirmation with temporal artery biopsy (TAB), a prospective study indicated.Out of 165 older patients in whom GCA was strongly suspected, 73 (44%) had the telltale “halo” sign on temporal artery ultrasound; and of those, the GCA diagnosis was unchanged when re-examined 2 years later, according to Guillaume Denis, MD, of Centre Hospitalier Rochefort in France, and colleagues.
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Mashup Score: 15Tuesday Night Rheumatology- Mastering SLE | RheumNow - 2 day(s) ago
Join us for session highlights from RheumNow Live 2024. This webinar will feature highlights from these lectures followed by live audience Q & A: Rethinking Pre-Clinical Disease in Lupus David Karp, MD Biology and Rx of Lupus Flares Michelle Kahlenberg, MD Current/Future Biomarkers in SLE Andrea Fava, MD
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Mashup Score: 18Complex Autoantibody Patterns in RA | RheumNow - 2 day(s) ago
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) all have a unique and diverse set of antibodies that are involved in the development of the disease. Researchers at Utrecht University unveiled the complexity of these antibodies using powerful lab tools capable of analysing our immune system at molecular levels. This discovery reported in Nature Communicationssuggests that current assumptions about the origin of RA are too simple. Still, their findings may point towards improved diagnostics.
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On May 7th, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) hosted its annual Capitol Hill fly-in with rheumatology leaders nationwide to champion the need for crucial reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The goal is to enhance the payment system’s predictability and stability, ensuring continued access to care for patients by adequately supporting healthcare providers.
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Rheum Leaders on Capitol Hill Advocating for Medicare Payment Reform On May 7th, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) hosted its annual Capitol Hill fly-in with rheumatology leaders nationwide to champion the need for crucial reforms to the MPFS. https://t.co/b4d1nVBape https://t.co/Sy1vSHwCHC
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Mashup Score: 5Does Good Sleep Prevent Osteoporosis | RheumNow - 4 day(s) ago
As part of the University of Colorado Department of Medicine’s annual Research Day, held on April 23, faculty member Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, described her National Institutes of Health-funded clinical research on whether adequate sleep can help prevent osteoporosis.“Osteoporosis can occur for many reasons such as hormonal changes, aging, and lifestyle factors,” said Swanson, an associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes. “But some patients I see don’t have an explanation for their osteoporosis.
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Watch our videos featuring global rheumatology experts to learn about recent advances towards slowing organ damage progression in lupus. Discover how you can implement disease modification and remission treatment goals, alongside corticosteroid tapering and the earlier introduction of biologics, to help improve patient outcomes.
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RECIPE Study: Non-opioid Analgesics following Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty using a combo of paracetamol, ibuprofen, + dexamethasone, had optimal responses with the lowest morphine consumption, & fewer adverse events. https://t.co/PXmPGscwu3 https://t.co/2Lse0gNx70