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6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
Low-Dose Oral Prednisolone Substantially Improves Pain and Function in Hand Osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Research presented at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting found that a six-week treatment with low-dose oral prednisolone substantially improves pain and decreases signs of inflammation in patients with painful hand osteoarthritis.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
Ultrasound to Guide Treatment Strategy Not Beneficial in Early RA
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

According to new research findings presented this week at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting, a treatment strategy guided by ultrasound information use does not appear to provide better treatment decisions in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
Post-Market Price Changes Alone Account for Most Recent Spending Growth for Biologics, and Rebates Have Little Impact
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New research findings presented at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting found that annual spending on biologic DMARDS (biologics) by U.S. public programs and beneficiaries nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
Limited Availability of Lupus Laboratory Tests, Such As ANA, in Developing Nations Affects Global Usefulness of Criteria and Clinical Trials
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

According to new research findings presented this week at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting, supportive laboratory assays to diagnose lupus, specifically the antinuclear antibody (ANA) test, are less often offered in developing nations due to a relative lack of resources.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
Study Finds Association Between RA Biomarker and Certain Air Pollutants
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

New, late-breaking research discovered that there are significant associations between anti-citrullinated protein bodies (ACPA), a characteristic biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and industrial emissions of fine particles matter and sulfur dioxide.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
American College of Rheumatology Announces 2019 Award Recipients
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) announced the 2019 recipients of its Master of the ACR designation, Awards of Distinction, and Distinguished Fellow Award honors during the opening lecture of the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
American College of Rheumatology/Vasculitis Foundation Preview New Draft Recommendations for Vasculitis Treatment at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Vasculitis Foundation (VF), is previewing new draft recommendations for the treatment of systemic vasculitis at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
American College of Rheumatology Previews Draft of Updated Gout Treatment Guideline at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is previewing draft recommendations from an updated treatment guideline for managing patients with gout during the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

5-Nov-2019 6:05 PM EST
Hospitalization Rates among Patients on Dialysis Are Higher in Communities with More Black Residents
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Patients receiving hemodialysis at facilities located in residential areas with a high percentage of Black residents have a higher rate of hospitalization. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019 November 5–November 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Preview Updated Draft of Osteoarthritis Treatment Guideline at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation (AF), is previewing draft recommendations from an updated treatment guideline for managing patients with hand, hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) during two sessions at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

5-Nov-2019 6:05 PM EST
Analysis Uncovers Rising Rates of Kidney Injury in Women Who Are Hospitalized During Pregnancy
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Rates of kidney injury in women who are hospitalized during pregnancy are on the rise, especially in women with diabetes. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019 November 5–November 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

6-Nov-2019 12:00 PM EST
American College of Rheumatology Previews Draft of Updated Gout Treatment Guideline at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is previewing draft recommendations from an updated treatment guideline for managing patients with gout during the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

5-Nov-2019 6:05 PM EST
American Society of Nephrology Honors Leaders in the Fight Against Kidney Diseases
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) will honor leaders in the fight against kidney disease during ASN Kidney Week 2019, the society’s annual meeting, held November 5–10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

5-Nov-2019 6:05 PM EST
Automated Wearable Artificial Kidney May Improve Peritoneal Dialysis
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Peritoneal dialysis performed with an automated wearable artificial kidney was safe and effective for removing toxins from the blood of patients with kidney failure. • Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019 November 5–November 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

5-Nov-2019 7:05 PM EST
High-Impact Clinical Trials Yield Results that Could Improve Kidney Care
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019 November 5–November 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

31-Oct-2019 8:10 AM EDT
Antecedentes familiares de cáncer asociados con el diagnóstico de asma en niños
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Nuevo estudio muestra una asociación entre antecedentes familiares de cáncer y un diagnóstico de asma infantil.

31-Oct-2019 8:15 AM EDT
Resumen de Noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre cómo la dieta prenatal, el modo de parto y las prácticas de alimentación infantil se relacionan con las alergias pediátricas
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Dos nuevos estudios contienen nueva información de como la dieta prenatal, el método de parto, y las practicas alimenticias en infantes pueden afectar el riesgo de alergias.

31-Oct-2019 8:15 AM EDT
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre la alergia a la penicilina
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Tres nuevos estudios siendo presentados en la reunión científica anual de American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) presentan nueva información en alergias a la penicilina.

4-Nov-2019 8:00 AM EST
Pregnant Women With Cirrhosis Have Low Levels of Liver Decompensation Within a Year of Delivery
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

Data from a new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting® – held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and funded by the AASLD Foundation

31-Oct-2019 8:20 AM EDT
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre las pruebas orales de alimentos
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Dos casos médicamente desafiantes serán presentados en la reunión científica anual de American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) que contienen nueva información sobre los beneficios de los desafíos de comida oral cuando existe un diagnostico de alergias alimenticias.



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