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Long Term Antibiotics Increase Risk of RA
JAMA has published a population-based retrospective cohort study showing a possible association between the long-term use of antibiotics and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Hand-Held Imaging Could Transform Arthritis Care
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.
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Using MRI to Evaluate Knee Pain
Interim results from a randomized trial show that middle-aged patients with knee pain and suspected meniscal tears can benefit from MRI scans even in relatively simple cases.
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Which One is the Loneliest Number (9.27.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the regulatory approvals, announcements, guidelines and interesting journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. When not to use muscle relaxants, how frequent is loneliness in RA/PsA/SpA, and when to refer patients with Still's disease.
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EULAR/PReS Still's Disease Management Recommendations
Since 2022, EULAR and the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) have been working to establish clinical practice guidelines for the diagnostics and management of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) and adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD).
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Pain Relief with JAK Inhibitors or Anti-TNFs ?
Targeted drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not created equal when it comes to pain relief, a retrospective study from Sweden indicated, although the differences appeared to be modest.
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