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Hypophosphatasia: 🦴Inherited disorder of metabolism with low tissue nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP) 🦴Impaired bone mineralisation 🦴Accumulation of pyrophosphate 🦴1/100,000-300,000 🦴6 main forms @RheumNow #ACR24

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⭐️Top tip from Dr Laura Carbone: 🦴Rule out hypophosphatasia before starting bisphosphonate or denosumab in patients with low ALP #ACR24 @RheumNow

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Risk for atypical femoral fracture: 🚨Asian race - 4-6x higher risk Duration of use is greater risk than older age Higher risk when given for osteoporosis than cancer treatment - Compare: osteonecrosis of jaw more common with cancer Rx #ACR24 Review Course @RheumNow https://t.co/V8cD5QWNGp

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Genes Linking RA and Osteoporosis People with rheumatoid arthritis often develop osteoporosis, a more serious condition, as a result of the bone damage caused by immune cells and as a side effect of certain medications. https://t.co/hEJc77gcln https://t.co/bmsV70riUc

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Dr. Quotes (11.8.2024)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week from RheumNow.com.

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Genes Linking Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the joints and can result in pain, swelling, and damage to the cartilage and bone.

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SPRINGBOARD: Extended-release Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection in Knee OA

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A phase 2 trial of EP-104IAR (long-acting, fluticasone propionate) has shown 14 weeks of clinically meaningful pain relief in knee osteoarthritis (OA).

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Claims study presented at SASM mtg by HSS orthopedists found among >100k Hip/Knee replacement surgeries, the 19% who used CPAP (OSA) had significantly fewer ER visits and postop complications. https://t.co/kg7oCRndqH https://t.co/WRcxUD3c6V

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Alendronate Atypical Fractures Back In Court Reuters reports that a U.S. appeals court on Friday revived more than 500 lawsuits alleging that Merck failed to warn that patients taking alendronate for osteoporosis may be at increased the risk of atypical femoral fractures.… https://t.co/DWXsFyzfWs https://t.co/HhROUArYBE
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Alendronate Atypical Fractures Back In Court

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Reuters reports that a U.S. appeals court on Friday revived more than 500 lawsuits alleging that Merck failed to warn that patients taking alendronate for osteoporosis may be at increased the risk of atypical femoral fractures.

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Run-Walk Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial. https://t.co/8U8ovgQQkD https://t.co/zTENGgfJ3b

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Dot the "i", Cross the "t" (10.11.2024)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. Today’s reports suggest where to look for help, especially with regard to pain.

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ED Delays and Hip Fracture Mortality Risk Waiting more than 4 hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to heightened risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients, reveals a single centre study, published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.… https://t.co/ZaIEkb7Lo5 https://t.co/P15DrXMbnj
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Screening to Prevent Multimorbidity in Rheumatic Patients

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A population based screening program of patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) demonstrates that systematic screening IRD patients for multimorbidity increased preventive interventions and reduced hospital admissions. 

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Mindfulness in Managing Chronic Pain

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JAMA reports that outpatient resource mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) delivered via telehealth are effective in managing chronic pain amongst veterans.

The challenge of mindfulness interventions is often the access, availability and dedicated space for trained instructors.

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Postop periprosthetic femoral Fx (POPFF) post hip replacement (THR) is uncommon. POPFF needing surgery 0.92 per 1,000 prostheses years; higher in elderly (1.31) & w/ THR for hip Fx (2.19). 1% risk of POPFF w/in 10yrs of THR (15% these die w/in 1 yr) https://t.co/8u3WUWhHnU https://t.co/LfOSPpYbzw

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Stop Counting Bugs (10.4.2024)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.This week’s rants include the microbiome, PsA treatment choices and fishing for P-values in research.

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Using MRI to Evaluate Knee Pain Interim results from a randomized trial show that middle-aged patients with knee pain and suspected meniscal tears can benefit from MRI scans even in relatively simple cases. https://t.co/xAVA07LcqD https://t.co/YRrZgiMQjs

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Using MRI to Evaluate Knee Pain

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Interim results from a randomized trial show that middle-aged patients with knee pain and suspected meniscal tears can benefit from MRI scans even in relatively simple cases.

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Declining Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women

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A two decade cross-sectional population study has shown a marked downward trend in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), with an over 80% reduction, especially in women aged 52 - 65 years.

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