JAMA reports that outpatient resource mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) delivered via telehealth are effective in managing chronic pain amongst veterans.
The challenge of mindfulness interventions is often the access, availability and dedicated space for trained instructors.
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 with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), researchers said.
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 prescribing.
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.
A 2023 EULAR task force has made recommendations to the approach and management of fatigue in patients with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (I-RMDs).
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.
A two decade cross-sectional population study has shown a marked downward trend in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), with an over 80% reduction, especially in women aged 52 - 65 years.
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