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Dr. Quotes (11.8.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week from RheumNow.com.
Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of RA
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Changes in the make-up of the gut microbiome are linked to the onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis in those at risk of the disease because of genetic, environmental, or immunological factors, suggests research published online in the
Genes Linking Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the joints and can result in pain, swelling, and damage to the cartilage and bone.
COVID-19 and Long-Term Risk of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders
A Korean population based study found that people infected with COVID-19, especially severe COVID-19, had an increased risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders.
Long Covid Defined
The National Academy of Medicine and New England Journal of Medicine have published a comprehensive definition of "long COVID".
Advances in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis
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Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic, progressive liver disease caused by immune system dysregulation that targets the liver. If untreated, AIH can lead to severe complications, including cirrhosis and liver failure.
EULAR Review of Lifestyle Improvements for Rheumatic Patients
A EULAR taskforce has evaluated the effect of lifestyle behaviors in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and concluded that there is moderate evidence for a small benefit for certain dietary components, but overall, high-level evidence regarding dietary exposures on outcomes in RMDs is lacking.
Weight Loss Drugs and the Loss of Skeletal Muscle Mass
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A recent commentary published in The Lancet journal highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of medically induced weight loss, particularly with the widespread use o
A Keto Diet for Autoimmune Disorders?
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Scientists have long suspected the keto diet might be able to calm an overactive immune system and help some people with diseases like multiple sclerosis.
Now, they have reason to believe it could be true.
Virtual Yoga Effective in Chronic Low Back Pain
A randomized trial of 140 adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) demonstrated that virtual yoga instruction resulted in significant improvements in CLBP patients compared to the wait-list control group.
Happy Diwali (11.1.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.
