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Recognize and treat discoid lupus early to prevent scarring, expert says

Posted on: 14/05/2014 - 16:25

DESTIN, FLA. – Recognizing and treating discoid lupus early is imperative for preventing permanent scarring, according to Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels. When a patient presents with a "textbook...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Recognize and treat discoid lupus early to prevent scarring, expert says

Posted on: 14/05/2014 - 16:25

DESTIN, FLA. – Recognizing and treating discoid lupus early is imperative for preventing permanent scarring, according to Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels. When a patient presents with a "textbook...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Apremilast appears to have multiple, lasting benefits in psoriatic arthritis

Posted on: 14/05/2014 - 16:00

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Further evidence that apremilast has multiple and sustained effects in psoriatic arthritis for at least 1 year were reported at the British Society for Rheumatology annual...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Recent knee injuries spark rapid cascade to joint failure

Posted on: 13/05/2014 - 18:00

PARIS – Recent knee injuries are strongly associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis, according to an analysis from the prospective, multicenter <link...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Childhood sports knee injuries carry heavy burden

Posted on: 12/05/2014 - 22:30

PARIS – Knee trauma from a childhood sports injury can have serious consequences in young adults, judging from preliminary results from a historical cohort. When assessed 3-10 years after the sports...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Negative moods tied to OA pain flares

Posted on: 12/05/2014 - 17:50

PARIS – Patients with knee osteoarthritis are significantly more likely to experience a flare if they report a higher negative mood in the previous 10 days. Passive coping strategies such as "I...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Atypical hip fracture risk low with bisphosphonates, but be aware

Posted on: 09/05/2014 - 20:15

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – The risk of atypical femoral fractures with long-term bisphosphonate treatment may be relatively low overall, but clinicians need to be aware, experts said at the recent British...

Field of Interest: Endocrinology

Type: News Item

Survival gains seen with rituximab and mycophenolate in RA lung disease

Posted on: 09/05/2014 - 16:10

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Rituximab and mycophenolate mofetil could offer patients with rheumatoid arthritis and concomitant interstitial lung disease a survival advantage over other therapies, according...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Walking disability raises red flag in diabetics with OA

Posted on: 08/05/2014 - 19:25

PARIS – Walking disability from hip or knee osteoarthritis puts patients with comorbid diabetes at increased risk for serious diabetes complications, according to a retrospective cohort study. After...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Walking disability raises red flag in diabetics with OA

Posted on: 08/05/2014 - 19:25

Field of Interest: Endocrinology

Type: News Item

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