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Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index
Dr. John Stone has led the effort to develop the GTI - glucocorticoid toxicity index. In this review article he acknowledges the need and benefit of steroids, but details a novel means to identify and limit the untoward effects of glucorticoids (GC).
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2024 Rheumatology Year in Review
2024 was a year of surprising new growth in technology, with the expansion of new therapeutic options for many patients and clinicians. While these many advances offer new hope, they are countered by disappointments and gapping unmet needs in rheumatology. Below is my top 10 list (in no particular order) of 2024 developments and desires that may change rheumatologic practices.
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Cardiovascular and Fracture Risk with Denosumab Versus Bisphosphonates in Dialysis Patients
Increased Mortality In Arthritis Patients with COPD
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis have a higher risk of death than people with arthritis who do not have COPD, according to a new study.
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Are Combination Biologics Safe?
Long-Term Use of NSAIDs Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was tied to a decreased risk of dementia, data from the prospective Rotterdam Study showed.
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Hydroxychloro-King (3.7.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and regulatory actions from the past week on RheumNow.com
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MMWR: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Mortality in the United States
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease characterized by scarring and worsening lung function, has a poor prognosis. An estimated 21% of IPF deaths might be attributable to occupational exposures.
ED Utilization by Psoriatic and Spondyloarthritis Patients
A cohort analysis of ambulatory emergency department (ED) utilization by patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA) demonstrated significant use for less urgent and nonurgent health issues, particularly in rural settings.
A Review of Relapsing Polychondritis
A current review in the Journal of Thoracic Disease on relapsing polychondritis (RP), suggests that while this rare disorder may have an uncertain pathogenesis, its diagnosis and therapeutical management has improved.
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Crohn’s Microbiome may Predispose to Axial Spondyloarthritis
People with Crohn’s disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a potential biomarker, according to new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.
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Normalizing Serologies Enhances Remission in SLE
Analysis of five phase III belimumab (BEL) trials reveals that normalizing serologies affords protection against severe and renal SLE flares, supporting the concept of treat-to-target to minimize risk in SLE.
Intraarticular Steroids in OA Lowers Need for Pain Meds
Is it possible that intra-articular corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis might affect the use of opioids?
