Recent News
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com; and pays homage to colleagues who passed away in 2024.
Childhood Maltreatment and the Risk of Rheumatic Diseases
A UK retrospective matched open cohort study shows that children who suffered frmo abuse, neglect or domestic abuse carry a significantly increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis in later life.
Researchers used Dexter software and over 16 million Electronic Health Records, to define two cohorts, one arm that was exposed to childhood maltreatment, and one arm that was not.
Read ArticleOutcomes of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
A nationwide cohort study of patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a life-threatening complication of COVID-19 infection, showed that many had severe disease during the acute phase, but most recovered quickly and had a reassuring midterm prognosis.
Read ArticleScreening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures - USPSTF Recommendations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has done a systematic review on osteoporosis screening to prevent fractures and put forth its recent recommendations. These recommendations pertain to adults 40 years or older with no known diagnosis of osteoporosis or history of fragility fracture.
Read ArticleBACHELOR Trial - Baricitinib in Early Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Lancet reports a French study demonstrating the efficacy of baricitinib in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
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2024 In Memorium
Sadly, in 2024, Rheumatology lost many of our greatest brethren, mentors, do-gooders and clinicians. These clinicians were responsible for the care of hundreds of thousands with MSK problems, while driving the scientific advances that will shape the lives of millions in the future. They did the painstakingly hard work of caring for the most complex patients and did so with zeal, wonder and love for their patients. Remember them, honor
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