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Released: 7-Nov-2022 12:25 PM EST
New Guideline Introduces Recommendations for Integrative Approach to RA Treatment
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is the first ACR guideline about an Integrative Approach to RA.

Released: 4-Nov-2022 11:10 AM EDT
One in Five Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Were Undiagnosed During the Pandemic
King's College London

The number of new diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis fell by 20% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.

Newswise: Novel Study Identifies Key Molecular Players in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Released: 24-Oct-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Novel Study Identifies Key Molecular Players in Rheumatoid Arthritis
University of California San Diego

Using a novel systems biology approach, scientists at UC San Diego School of Medicine have further parsed the cellular players and roles involved in rheumatoid arthritis, a complex disease that affects more than one million Americans in ways that have defied development of uniform treatments.

Released: 11-Oct-2022 10:10 AM EDT
American College of Rheumatology Announces 2022 Award Recipients
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) proudly recognizes the recipients of its 2022 Master of the ACR and ARP designations, ACR Awards of Distinction, and ARP Awards of Merit and Appreciation.

Newswise: Dr. Jaideep Bains to join UHN as new Director of the Krembil Research Institute
Released: 3-Oct-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Dr. Jaideep Bains to join UHN as new Director of the Krembil Research Institute
University Health Network (UHN)

(Toronto, Oct. 3, 2022) – University Health Network (UHN) is pleased to announce that Dr. Jaideep Bains will be joining our team as the new Director of the Krembil Research Institute. The Krembil Research Institute, one of the principal institutes within UHN, comprises the Krembil Brain Institute, the Schroeder Arthritis Institute and the Donald K.

Released: 22-Sep-2022 3:50 PM EDT
First of its kind study finds treatment effective for rheumatoid arthritis patients
National Jewish Health

For the first time, researchers have shown that a class of anti-fibrotic drugs slows the progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Released: 22-Sep-2022 10:50 AM EDT
Press Registration Now Open for ACR Convergence 2022
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is providing complimentary registration to journalists wishing to write about studies presented at ACR Convergence 2022, the ACR’s annual meeting taking place Nov. 10 – 14.

Released: 21-Sep-2022 9:40 AM EDT
High costs of nonoperative treatment in the year before total knee replacement
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

In the year before total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients incur considerable costs for nonoperative treatments and other procedures for osteoarthritis (OA) – raising questions about the value of those procedures, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 19-Sep-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Rheumatoid arthritis drug effective against myasthenia
Karolinska Institute

Early intervention with rituximab, a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), can reduce the risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes loss of muscle control.

Released: 14-Sep-2022 9:15 AM EDT
Updated Guideline Introduces Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its updated guideline for the Prevention and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis. New osteoporosis medications and new literature have become available since the last ACR treatment guideline was published in 2017.

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7-Sep-2022 4:20 PM EDT
Poll: Aching joints make older adults reach for many forms of pain relief – but health risks could follow
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Popping a pill may bring short-term relief for arthritis-related joint pain, but many older adults may not realize that what they swallow could raise their risk of other health problems, or that other non-drug options could help them, a new poll suggests.

Released: 8-Sep-2022 11:10 AM EDT
How can you explain the pain? Get the latest research on pain management in the Pain channel
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on pain management.

Released: 8-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage
Washington State University

Scientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Released: 3-Aug-2022 10:25 AM EDT
New Guideline Introduces Recommendations for Vaccinations in Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new treatment guideline for Vaccinations in Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs). The effectiveness and safety of vaccines may differ in rheumatology patients as compared to the general population.

Released: 2-Aug-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Flare-ups of gout are linked to heart attack and stroke, says new study
University of Nottingham

Experts at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with experts at Keele University, have found that the risk of heart attacks and strokes temporarily increases in the four months after a gout flare.

Released: 29-Jul-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Don't give up the fight. Read the latest news about drug and antibiotic resistance
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Drug Resistance channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Newswise: Disease Control, Safe Medications Critical to Pregnancies for Women with Rheumatic Disease
Released: 18-Jul-2022 11:35 AM EDT
Disease Control, Safe Medications Critical to Pregnancies for Women with Rheumatic Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Pregnant women with active rheumatic disease carry a higher risk of adverse outcomes than the general population including hypertension, preeclampsia, higher cesarean section rate, small for gestational aged infants, preterm delivery, and fetal loss. To decrease the risk of these complications, rheumatic disease should be under control before conception with medications that are safe to use during pregnancy.

Released: 14-Jun-2022 3:15 PM EDT
"Yes, optimists live longer" and more research news on Aging for media
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Aging channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 8-Jun-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Walking towards healthier knees
Baylor College of Medicine

A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among people age 50 and older diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Additionally, findings from the study indicate that walking for exercise may be an effective treatment to slow the damage that occurs within the joint.

Released: 8-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT
增强现实—骨外科医生施行膝关节置换术的又一利器
Mayo Clinic

对于患有重度关节炎、膝关节疼痛的患者来说,膝关节置换术是一个改善生活质量的可行选择。如今骨外科医生施行膝关节置换术时又多了一个新利器—增强现实技术。



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