September 09, 2024

Anti-RNAP III Antibodies Linked to Systemic Sclerosis Severity

A recent study reveals potential disease biomarkers in systemic sclerosis patients based on anti-RNA polymerase III antibodies, shedding light on disease activity and progression.

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September 05, 2024

Alcohol Linked to Gout Risk: Sex Differences Observed

Beer drinkers beware: Study finds consuming one pint daily nearly doubles gout risk in both sexes.

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September 05, 2024

MRI Knee OA Definitions Fell Short as Predictors

More than half of knees defined as having osteoarthritis on MRI did not develop radiographic disease over 11 years, suggesting current MRI definitions may not reliably predict future knee osteoarthritis on an individual level.

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August 30, 2024

Feds Bolster Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections

HHS issued two final rules strengthening health care nondiscrimination protections, requiring providers to ensure accessibility, mitigate bias in AI tools, and provide language assistance services.

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August 27, 2024

Psoriasis Treatment Linked to Arthritis Risk

IL-23 inhibitors showed a 47% lower risk of inflammatory arthritis in psoriasis patients compared to TNF inhibitors, a large-scale retrospective study reveals.

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August 26, 2024

Mindfulness Eases Veterans' Pain via Telehealth

A clinical trial in veterans reveals that telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions significantly improve pain-related functioning and other outcomes compared with usual care over a 1-year period.

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August 26, 2024

Bimekizumab Shows Low Uveitis Rates in axSpA

Dual IL-17A/F inhibitor bimekizumab demonstrated a 7.5-fold lower uveitis incidence rate compared to placebo in axial spondyloarthritis patients during phase III trials.

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August 23, 2024

When RA Meets AF: A Perfect Storm for Ischemic Stroke?

New study reveals rheumatoid arthritis patients with atrial fibrillation face elevated ischemic stroke risk and are less likely to receive crucial oral anticoagulant treatment, highlighting an urgent need for improved cardiovascular care in this population.

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August 23, 2024

Gluten's Role in Autoimmunity: Ongoing Research

Could gluten contribute to autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions? A recent study explored this connection, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits of a gluten-free diet combined with a Mediterranean diet.

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