Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

OB & GYN March 12,2024

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

OB & GYN March 12,2024

Severe cutaneous adverse rxns up in allopurinol initiators

Allopurinol initiators have an almost 10-fold increased risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions compared with nonusers, according to a study published in the April issue ofArthritis Care &amp

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Severe cutaneous adverse rxns up in allopurinol initiators

Allopurinol initiators have an almost 10-fold increased risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions compared with nonusers, according to a study published in the April issue ofArthritis Care &amp

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Undiagnosed hypertension more likely in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Among patients meeting guideline-based criteria for hypertension, those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are less likely to receive a diagnosis of hypertension, according to a study publishe

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Undiagnosed hypertension more likely in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Among patients meeting guideline-based criteria for hypertension, those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are less likely to receive a diagnosis of hypertension, according to a study publishe

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Simple intervention ups pneumococcal vaccination rate

Use of a simple point-of-care paper reminder form is associated with an increase in the percentage of immunosuppressed rheumatology patients who remain up-to-date with their pneumococcal vaccinations,

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Simple intervention ups pneumococcal vaccination rate

Use of a simple point-of-care paper reminder form is associated with an increase in the percentage of immunosuppressed rheumatology patients who remain up-to-date with their pneumococcal vaccinations,

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Not all placebos are equal in knee osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—Not all placebos are equally effective for knee osteoarthritis and some can trigger clinically relevant responses, according to a review published online July 28 in theAnnals of Inte

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Not all placebos are equal in knee osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—Not all placebos are equally effective for knee osteoarthritis and some can trigger clinically relevant responses, according to a review published online July 28 in theAnnals of Inte

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Study looks at pain processing abnormalities in knee OA

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, the lack of correlation between clinical pain and radiographic evidence of disease severity may be due to central sensitization, according to a study published o

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Study looks at pain processing abnormalities in knee OA

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, the lack of correlation between clinical pain and radiographic evidence of disease severity may be due to central sensitization, according to a study published o

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

ACR: chondroitin sulfate cuts cartilage volume loss in knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), chondroitin sulfate (CS) is associated with additional benefits in terms of cartilage volume loss (CVL) compared with celecoxib, according to a

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

ACR: chondroitin sulfate cuts cartilage volume loss in knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), chondroitin sulfate (CS) is associated with additional benefits in terms of cartilage volume loss (CVL) compared with celecoxib, according to a

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Infection risk up for seniors with rheumatoid arthritis

Elderly adults with rheumatoid arthritis have a considerable risk of serious infection, with antirheumatic drug use increasing the risk, according to a study published online July 25 inArthritis

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Infection risk up for seniors with rheumatoid arthritis

Elderly adults with rheumatoid arthritis have a considerable risk of serious infection, with antirheumatic drug use increasing the risk, according to a study published online July 25 inArthritis

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Marked variability seen in total knee arthroplasty indications

There is considerable variability associated with total knee arthroplasty recommendations, according to a report published in the May issue ofPain Medicine News.(HealthDay)—There is considerable

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Marked variability seen in total knee arthroplasty indications

There is considerable variability associated with total knee arthroplasty recommendations, according to a report published in the May issue ofPain Medicine News.(HealthDay)—There is considerable

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Data suggest smoking doesn't impact RA treatment response

For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, smoking status does not impact treatment response to early combination therapy or initial methotrexate treatment with step-up therapy, according to a stud

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024

Data suggest smoking doesn't impact RA treatment response

For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, smoking status does not impact treatment response to early combination therapy or initial methotrexate treatment with step-up therapy, according to a stud

Arthritis and Rheumatism March 12,2024