ACR: Incidence of Atrioventricular Block Increased With High Levels of Anti-SSA/Ro Antibodies
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 -- High levels of anti-SSA/Ro antibodies are associated with an increased incidence of fetal atrioventricular block (AVB), according to a study published online Nov. 10 in Arthritis& Rheumatology to coincide with the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Road to RSNA 2023: CT
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) has dominated discussion for the last number of RSNA meetings, and this year will be no exception. Expect to hear PCCT research findings about how the technology can increase image quality and lower radiation dose in pulmonary angiography for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism; how it appears to boost the contrast-to-noise ratio of vascular structures on chest CT; and what it has to offer in the musculoskeletal arena. Meeting attendees will also get the scoop on the role CT radiomics can play in clinical care, particularly helping clinicians determine the best treatment for patients sufferi...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: 2023 2023 CT Preview Source Type: news

Doctor recommends five best warming foods to reduce arthritis pain
Five doctor-approved delicious foods could help you keep warm and alleviate uncomfortable aches and pains. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Arthritis Prevalence Among Veterans - United States, 2017-2021
This report describes the number of U.S. veterans who reported being diagnosed with arthritis during 2017-2021. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - November 9, 2023 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news

X-Rays Questioned for Diagnosing Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
(MedPage Today) -- Routine hand and foot radiographs in more than 700 patients being evaluated for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) made almost no difference in diagnosing the condition nor in predicting its course, Dutch researchers said. Fewer than... (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)
Source: MedPage Today Radiology - November 9, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Oral Contraceptives May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 -- Oral contraceptive use appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis (RA), while menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use may increase the risk for late-onset RA, according to a study published online Sept. 29... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Cellular “Atlas” Built to Guide Precision Medicine Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research consortium investigators analyzed over 314,000 cells from rheumatoid arthritis tissue, defining six types of inflammation involving diverse cell types and disease pathways (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - November 8, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- Patients with osteoarthritis in their thumbs can get good long-term outcomes with orthotics and exercise therapy, and avoid surgery at the same time, new research shows. " Our findings support nonsurgical treatment as the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

'I'm a GP - this is a warning sign of arthritis that can appear in the eyes'
The sooner you spot the signs, the sooner you can seek treatment to help minimise damage to your body. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What my Patient Did to Prove the Establishment Wrong
Here at the Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine, we are having great success alerting people to what I call “Syndrome Zero.” If you haven’t heard of this condition, you’re not alone. But I call it the most urgent public health threat of our time. Syndrome Zero is the fundamental base of almost every health issue we face today — including obesity, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and even hip fractures. It already afflicts billions of people on the planet — and within a matter of decades, it will see nearly every man, woman, and child in Amer...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 3, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Nutrition Source Type: news

JAK Inhibitor Effects in RA Confirmed in Real-World Study JAK Inhibitor Effects in RA Confirmed in Real-World Study
The safety and efficacy of tofacitinib, baricitinib, peficitinib, and upadacitinib were similar in a multicenter study of more than 600 adults with rheumatoid arthritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - November 2, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

JAK Inhibitor Safety Study Seen Altering Practice in the VA
(MedPage Today) -- Safety risks found in a postmarketing trial with the Janus-associated kinase (JAK) inhibitor tofacitinib (Xeljanz) appear to have influenced prescribing patterns across the class for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients in the... (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - November 2, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

AI App Can Do Biomechanical Analysis in Minutes AI App Can Do Biomechanical Analysis in Minutes
From sports injuries to arthritis, movement analysis that used to take days can be done in 10 minutes — potentially improving patient outcomes while uncovering mysteries of human mobility.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - November 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news

Study Confirms Effectiveness of Newer Arthritis Meds, JAK inhibitors
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 -- Newer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the " real world, " despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study. The study, of 622 adults with RA, found that most were doing well... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

FDA Approves Abatacept for Pediatric Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis FDA Approves Abatacept for Pediatric Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
As many as 5% of pediatric patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are estimated to have juvenile PsA.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 31, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news