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Arthroplasty for rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t boost cardiovascular risk

Posted on: 28/02/2014 - 17:40

SNOWMASS, COLO. – During a recent 15-year period in which the annual arthroplasty rate for osteoarthritis and other noninflammatory arthritides doubled, the arthroplasty rate for rheumatoid arthritis...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Campus meningitis outbreaks tamed but can our approach last?

Posted on: 28/02/2014 - 16:45

The incidence of all meningococcal serotypes is in decline, except for the spike in serogroup B on college campuses. "Although we do not expect an increase in MenB outbreaks on college...

Field of Interest: Infectious diseases

Type: News Item

TNF inhibitors reduce coronary artery disease risk in rheumatoid arthritis

Posted on: 27/02/2014 - 20:55

Use of tumor necrosis factor–alpha inhibitors was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of coronary artery disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly with longer term...

Field of Interest: Cardiology

Type: News Item

TNF inhibitors reduce coronary artery disease risk in rheumatoid arthritis

Posted on: 27/02/2014 - 20:55

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Monoclonal antibody against new target found safe for moderate RA

Posted on: 27/02/2014 - 18:50

The human monoclonal antibody MOR103, which targets granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, was well tolerated and exhibited a satisfactory safety profile in the first human study assessing...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

ACIP balks at recommending LAIV

Posted on: 27/02/2014 - 14:00

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to retain its current recommendations and patient populations for annual influenza vaccination Feb....

Field of Interest: Infectious diseases

Type: News Item

Antiphospholipid, thrombosis histories differently affect pregnancy antithrombotic needs

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 22:10

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Whether a woman with antiphospholipid antibodies meets diagnostic criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome makes a huge difference in her risk of pregnancy failure. Having...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Antiphospholipid, thrombosis histories differently affect pregnancy antithrombotic needs

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 22:10

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Whether a woman with antiphospholipid antibodies meets diagnostic criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome makes a huge difference in her risk of pregnancy failure. Having...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

VIDEO: Practice pearls improve acne treatment

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 19:35

PALM BEACH, ARUBA – Which combination of retinoids and antibiotics delivers the best acne outcomes? And what dietary advice maximizes isotretinoin’s effectiveness? Dr. Guy Webster of the Wilmington...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

2013 IDSA clinical practice guideline for vaccination of the immunocompromised host

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 16:40

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released guidelines on vaccination recommendations for patients with immunocompromised conditions. While not the majority of patients for most...

Field of Interest: Infectious diseases

Type: News Item

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