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Can the Happiest Subspecialists Experience Burnout?
The Medscape’s Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2019 crowned rheumatologists as the happiest subspecialists. We topped the list with 65% of the respondents indicating that they were happy outside of work.
Read ArticleHigh Dose Statins Increase Odds of Osteoporosis
It is unknown if inhibiting cholesterol synthesis (with statins) might influence sex-hormone production and therefore, the risk of osteoporosis. A new study shows that, in statin-treated individuals, the development of osteoporosis is statin dose-dependent.
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ASBMR Recommendations on Secondary Fracture Prevention
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research has developed multistakeholder consensus clinical recommendations for the prevention of secondary fractures for those aged 65 years and older after an initial hip or vertebral fracture.
Read ArticleOsteoporosis Tx: Good for Bones, but Not for Cutting Death Risk
Osteoporosis treatments were not linked with reduced overall mortality, according to a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trial data.
Read ArticleRise in Fatty Liver Disease Linked to Obesity and Diabetes
Gut has published population results from NHANES population study showing that the prevalence of fatty liver disease is rising in the US and is driven by obesity and diabetes.
Read ArticleBisphosphonate Use Associated with Reduced Mortality
The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (JBMR) has published a report showing that a reduction in the rate of bone loss by nitrogen bisphosphonates was associated with a 40% lower mortality risk.
Read ArticleSafety Concerns Offset the Modest Improvements of Tanezumab in Osteoarthritis
JAMA reports that although tanezumab is modestly effective in moderate to severe osteoarthritis (knee or hip), with statistically significant improvements in pain and physical function, the tanezumab (TNZ) treated patients had more joint safety events and total joint replacements than pa
Read ArticleEmployed Physicians Outnumber Self-Employed
For the first time in the United States, employed physicians outnumber self-employed physicians, according to a newly updated study on physician practice arrangements by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Read ArticleMore Studies Needed to Optimize the Use of Osteoporosis Drugs
The Annals of Internal Medicine reports a metanalysis done to examine the optimal length of long-term osteoporosis drug treatment (ODT) and whether harms are associated with long-term ODT and while the ODT benefits are clear, the risk of rare harms and need for drug holidays is less certain. 
Read ArticleDr. Harold E. Paulus (1929-2019)
Dr. Harold “Hal” Paulus lives in the annals of Rheumatology as a major contributor, mentor, researcher and clinical trialist. He passed away last week, one day after his 89th birthday. I met Dr. Paulus as a fellow in 1985, when he easily included me in his discussions and research on rheumatoid arthritis. I admired his easy demeanor, wry humor and every man character. Most remark on his calm recessive and kind personality that was complemented by a body of work that was large, impactful and usually at the cutting edge.
Many of Dr. Paulus’ colleagues and friends have contributed their testimonies and fond memories of this great man.
RheumNowLive On Demand: The History of Steroids - Dr. Eric Matteson
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Read ArticleGuidelines for Osteoporosis Management in Postmenopausal Women
New guidelines on the "Pharmacologic Management of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women," were presented March 25 at ENDO 2019 - The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting and simultaneously published online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Read ArticleRisky Painkillers Commonly Prescribed for Osteoarthritis
Published guidelines warn that treating osteoarthritis (OA) with opioids and benzodiazepines can boost patients' risk of falling.
Read ArticleTramadol May be Associated with Increased Mortality in Osteoarthritis
JAMA reports that tramadol use in adults with osteoarthritis (OA) may be associated with increased all-cause mortality (compared with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
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