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Elevated Uric Acid Is Associated With New‐Onset Atrial Fibrillation
A Longitudinal Swedish study has shown that elevated serum uric acid (SUA) levels has cardiovascular implications and may predict the development of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
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Rheum Believe it Or Not (1.13.2023)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the notable standouts in the news since the 1st of January. Surprising reports on ferritin, alcohol benefits, cannabis for pain and a lower dementia risk with hydroxychloroquine. Here are the links below.
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Bimekizumab in Active Psoriatic Arthritis - BE COMPLETE study
BE COMPLETE is published, showing that bimekizumab (BMK), a selective dual inhibitor of interleukin (IL)-17F and IL-17A, results in superior improvement in both skin and joint outcomes in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients who have previously failed treatment with a tumour necrosis factor-α (TNFα) inhibitor.
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ACP Guidelines on Fracture Prevention in at-risk Adults
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its 2017 recommendations on pharmacologic treatment of primary osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults. The full document and guideline can be found in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Cannabis Use for Pain is Common
In states with legalized medical cannabis use, 3 in 10 persons are using cannabis to manage their pain.
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2022 Rheumatology Year in Review (1-6-2023)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the best of 2022 in Rheumatology - highlights on new drug indications, breakthrough lupus therapies, new biosimilars and the multivitamin letdown.
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2022 Rheumatology Year in Review
2022 was a year of recovery, discovery, and some losses. While still dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19, rheumatologists were resilient as leaders for their patients and research in advancing rheumatologic care.
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Lubricin as a Treatment Target in Gout?
Many Americans think of gout as a disease from a bygone era, akin to rickets or scurvy. The condition commonly afflicted the rich and royal, including American historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
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Drug Price Increases Continue in 2023
Reuters reports that in 2023, drug makers intend to increase the price of over 350 drugs.
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In Giant Cell Arteritis, Hospital Admission Is Bad News
One-third of patients admitted with giant cell arteritis (GCA) were rehospitalized within 6 months, largely because of complications potentially related to corticosteroid therapy, researchers found in a retrospective cohort study.
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ACP Recommends Bisphosphonates as Initial Therapy for Osteoporosis
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued an update of its guideline with clinical recommendations for treatments of primary osteoporosis and low bone mass in adults.
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