Education and Employment Participation in Young Adulthood: What Role Does Arthritis Play?
ConclusionYoung adults with arthritis may be transitioning into employment at an earlier age than their peers without arthritis. To inform the design of interventions that promote employment participation, future research on the education and employment experiences of young adults with arthritis is needed. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Arif Jetha, Kristina A. Theis, Michael A. Boring, Kamil E. Barbour Tags: Osteoarthritis Source Type: research
Risk of Hypersensitivity to Biologic Agents Among Medicare Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
ConclusionAmong RA patients taking biologic agents, rituximab and infliximab were most strongly associated with HSRs. The absolute IRs of HSR events for all biologic agent exposures were low. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Huifeng Yun, Fenglong Xie, Randall N. Beyl, Lang Chen, James D. Lewis, Kenneth G. Saag, Jeffrey R. Curtis Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: research
Ultrasound Features of the Posterior Tibialis Tendon and Peroneus Brevis Tendon Entheses: Comparison Study Between Healthy Adults and Those With Inflammatory Arthritis
ConclusionThe perpendicular transducer aim is optimal for imaging the PBT, while the cephalad transducer orientation was more effective for evaluation of the PTT. Unlike distal PBT imaging, PTT imaging distinguished healthy and disease states, with both RA and SpA patients showing features of PTT enthesopathy. Distal PTT imaging is a useful technique for musculoskeletal ultrasound. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ian M. Ward, Eugene Kissin, Gurjit Kaeley, Joshua N. Scott, Michelle Newkirk, Bernard A. Hildebrand, Josh Lospinoso, Minna J. Kohler, Jay B. Higgs Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: research
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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 27, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Lifetime Risk of Primary Total Hip Replacement Surgery for Osteoarthritis From 2003 to 2013: A Multinational Analysis Using National Registry Data
ConclusionUsing representative, population‐based data, this study found statistically significant increases in the lifetime risk of THR in 5 countries over a 10‐year period, and substantial between‐sex differences. These multinational risk estimates can inform resource planning for OA service delivery. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ilana N. Ackerman, Megan A. Bohensky, Richard Steiger, Caroline A. Brand, Antti Eskelinen, Anne Marie Fenstad, Ove Furnes, Stephen E. Graves, Jaason Haapakoski, Keijo M äkelä, Frank Mehnert, Szilard Nemes, Søren Overgaard, Alma B. Pedersen, Göran Gare Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Gout Self ‐Management in African American Veterans: A Qualitative Exploration of Challenges and Solutions From Patients' Perspectives
ConclusionIdentified themes, including cultural differences by site, led to the development of a patient‐centered intervention to improve gout self‐management in African American men with gout. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jasvinder A. Singh, Ivan Herbey, Aseem Bharat, Janet E. Dinnella, Sally Pullman ‐Mooar, Seth Eisen, Nataliya Ivankova Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
From Childhood to Adulthood: The Trajectory of Damage in Patients With Juvenile ‐Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
ConclusionPatients with juvenile‐onset SLE accrue damage steadily into adulthood. Baseline factors predict greater damage and/or influence the evolution of the damage trajectory. Additionally, SLE clinical features and therapies during the course of disease predict additional changes in the damage trajectory. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lily S. H. Lim, Eleanor Pullenayegum, Lillian Lim, Dafna Gladman, Brian Feldman, Earl Silverman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Additional Value of Different Radiographic Views on the Identification of Early Radiographic Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis and Its Progression: A Cohort Study
ConclusionThe use of different radiographic views increased the number of participants classified as having radiographic OA in an early OA cohort, both at baseline and at followup. The progression of early radiographic OA is demonstrated more frequently when multiple different radiographic views are used. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jurgen Damen, Jos Runhaar, Margreet Kloppenburg, Rik Meijer, Sita M. A. Bierma ‐Zeinstra, Edwin H. G. Oei Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Population ‐Based Study of Changes in Arthritis Prevalence and Arthritis Risk Factors Over Time: Generational Differences and the Role of Obesity
ConclusionProjections that only take into account the changing age structure of the population may underestimate future trends. Our understanding of the impact of BMI on arthritis is likely an underestimate. Cohort differences focus attention on the need to target arthritis management education to young and middle‐aged adults. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Elizabeth M. Badley, Mayilee Canizares, Anthony V. Perruccio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Low Hemoglobin Predicts Radiographic Damage Progression in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis – Secondary Analysis from a Phase III trial
ConclusionLow hemoglobin is a DAS28‐CRP‐independent predictor of radiographic joint damage progression in MTX‐treated patients with early RA. This effect decreases over time in ADA‐ and in combination‐treated patients, and in clinical responders irrespective of treatment modality.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Burkhard M öller, Judith Everts‐Graber, Stefan Florentinus, Yihan Li, Hartmut Kupper, Axel Finckh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Sensitivity and Specificity of Radiographic Scoring Instruments for Detecting Change in Axial Psoriatic Arthritis
ConclusionAvailable scoring systems for quantifying radiographic axial PsA have moderate sensitivity but high specificity for detecting true change. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ali Ibrahim, Dafna D. Gladman, Arane Thavaneswaran, Lihi Eder, Philip Helliwell, Richard J. Cook, Vinod Chandran Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Medication Nonadherence in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review
ConclusionOverall, synthesis of current evidence suggests that the burden of medication nonadherence is substantial in SLE. Findings highlight the importance of developing interventions to support adherence and improve outcomes among patients. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Pavandeep Mehat, Mohammad Atiquzzaman, John M. Esdaile, Antonio Avi Ña‐Zubieta, Mary A. De Vera Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Association Between Menopausal Factors and the Risk of Seronegative and Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results From the Nurses ’ Health Studies
ConclusionPostmenopause and natural menopause at an early age were strongly associated with seronegative RA, but only marginally with seropositive RA, suggesting potential differences in the etiology of RA subtypes. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Camilla Bengtsson, Susan Malspeis, Cecilia Orellana, Jeffrey A. Sparks, Karen H. Costenbader, Elizabeth W. Karlson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Association of Chondrocalcinosis in Knee Joints With Pain and Synovitis: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative
ConclusionKnees with chondrocalcinosis had increased pain and did not have higher synovitis scores on MRI compared to knees without chondrocalcinosis. The mechanisms by which chondrocalcinosis is associated with increased pain remain to be determined. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Bobby Kwanghoon Han, Woojin Kim, Jingbo Niu, Shristi Basnyat, Veniamin Barshay, John P. Gaughan, Charlene Williams, Sharon L. Kolasinski, David T. Felson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
How Well Do Rheumatology Fellows Manage Acute Infusion Reactions? A Pilot Curricular Intervention
ConclusionWe confirmed an education gap in rheumatology fellowship training regarding infusion reactions, both in knowledge and performance. We developed and implemented a brief experiential curriculum including simulation of a high‐risk patient care scenario. This curriculum was well received and is easily exportable to other programs.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 21, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason J. Weiner, Amanda M. Eudy, Lisa G. Criscione ‐Schreiber Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
