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Efficacy of Acupuncture for Sciatica

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Real Chinese acupuncture was more effective than a sham version for treating sciatica stemming from herniated spinal disks in a randomized trial conducted in China.

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Stop Counting Bugs (10.4.2024)

Jack Cush, MD

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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Serial MRI study of SI & lumbar (LS) joints in 24 early axSpA (Sxs < 5.5yrs) over 3 yrs, showed: - SIJ developed bone marrow edema, sclerosis & erosion. - LS: fat lesions decreased & erosions increased. - Facet joint inflammation (in t0) significantly influenced yr 3. LS bony… https://t.co/czBPVXYHYa https://t.co/6ByhsXONtf
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Save the date! RheumNows will be covering #ACR24 from 11/14-11/19. Get ready for daily recaps, live streaming and much, much, more! https://t.co/uKc14y1fOm
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Retrospective population study of 383 #AS women who were pregnant (3.8/100,000) compared to controls. AS-Preg pts more likely to be older; White, w/ higher incomes, MORE thyroid Dz, Pregs, C-Sections, gestational DM, placenta previa, more neonatal SGA, IUFD… https://t.co/pgsmKgljwx https://t.co/IMJ8CTrqhY
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Screening to Prevent Multimorbidity in Rheumatic Patients 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… https://t.co/qh0mkN8HgD https://t.co/ggz5bafCMt
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Upadacitinib safety across in RA, PsA, AS, atopic dermatitis >15000 Pt-Yrs exposure. Rates (per 100PYs) of Hzoster (1.6–3.6), NMSC (0–0.8) & incr CPK (4.4–7.9) higher w/ UPA vs comparators (RA, PsA); Deaths (0–0.8), SIE (0–3.9), MACE (0–0.4), VTE (<0.1–0.4), CA, malignancies… https://t.co/OoJ5OX7JyL https://t.co/vaMVFmldEB
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Risk of Uveitis with Spondyloarthritis A retrospective registry study shows that uveitis may be seen in 10% with the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) but becomes more common (47%) over the next 30 years of disease. The good news is that biologic therapy can… https://t.co/96rRu77Tyl https://t.co/bGHnZ7lCIm
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Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosing Sacroiliac Inflammation in axSpA A so-called deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for analyzing MRI scans showed "acceptable" agreement with expert human readers for detecting sacroiliac joint (SIJ) inflammation in patients… https://t.co/nKbYF603ut https://t.co/Y5IzVIG2l3
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Analgesic Prescribing in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis A UK cross-sectional EHR clinical practice analysis between 2004 and 2020 shows that analgesic prescribing in inflammatory arthritis (IA) patients has declined, but still remains substantial, including opioid… https://t.co/K43YERU3rf https://t.co/DRZ4r9JDSv
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