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Yoga vs Strengthening Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients showed both yoga and strengthening improved knee pain over 12 weeks, with no difference between groups.
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Mindfulness and CBT improve chronic low back pain
Behavioral interventions were associated with reduced pain and daily opioid use and improved function and quality of life for up to 12 months among adults with opioid-treated chronic low back pain, according to a new randomized clinical trial.
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Consensus on Bone Turnover Biomarkers in Osteoporosis
A new consensus paper, published by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO), the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC),
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Cardiac-MSK Patients at Highest Risk for Falls and Death
A new study by researchers at Peking University and the Chinese PLA General Hospital has found that multimorbidity—living with multiple chronic diseases—is closely associated with worsening fall conditions and mortality among middle-aged and older adults in China.
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Targeting Obesity in Rheumatic Disease Patients
Sattar et al. has published an informative overview of the effect of obesity on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). They estimate that nearly 70% of RMD patients are overweight or obese.
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ERA, APPs, & Alpha GAL (3.21.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com. Listen in for 2 new case questions - Ask Cush Anything.
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NP and PA Growth in the USA
Forbes has published a thoughtful perspective on the declining number of US physicians and the growth in the number of advanced practice providers or APPs (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) in the US clinical workforce. Gastroenterologist Dr. Spencer Dorn writes that in the US, there are fewer physicians per capita (2.6 per 1,000) than most developed nations (average 3.6 per 1,000), with a physician shortfall of 125,000, that is projected to be ~200,000 by 2037.
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ACR Frustrated with Congress Failures on Physician Fee Schedule and Research Programs
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) expressed deep dissatisfaction that the recent passage of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, failed to address payment cuts imposed in the CY25 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) at the beginning of
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Cardiovascular and Fracture Risk with Denosumab Versus Bisphosphonates in Dialysis Patients
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