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26-08-2022 | Osteoarthritis | News

Weight loss could mitigate structural defects in knee osteoarthritis

A reduction in BMI is associated with a lower risk for onset and progression of the structural defects of knee osteoarthritis, indicate findings from a multicohort study.

Gastric bypass surgery

20-04-2022 | Osteoarthritis | News

Bariatric surgery may reduce need for TKA in people with obesity, knee osteoarthritis

Findings from a randomized controlled trial suggest that weight-loss surgery may negate the need for total knee arthroplasty for some people with severe obesity and knee osteoarthritis.

25-02-2022 | Osteoarthritis | News

BMI linked to pain severity in hand osteoarthritis

Higher BMI is associated with increased hand pain in people with hand osteoarthritis, which researchers suggest could be partly mediated by increased leptin levels.

Rituximab and rheumatology practice in the COVID-19 era

Rituximab and rheumatology practice in the COVID-19 era

How can rheumatologists respond to the challenges associated with rituximab use during the pandemic?

Anifrolumab for the treatment of lupus

Anifrolumab for the treatment of SLE

Perspective on the approval of anifrolumab and the importance of endpoints in lupus trials.

New additions to the Adis Journal Club

Adis Journal Club

A monthly selection of topical peer-reviewed articles from the Adis journals, curated by the editors.

05-08-2021 | Osteoarthritis | News

Bariatric surgery linked to reduced analgesic use in obese people with osteoarthritis

People with osteoarthritis and obesity who undergo bariatric surgery are less likely to require long-term analgesic prescriptions and have a lower mortality risk than those who do not, researchers report.

JAK inhibitor safety

Data summary, expert discussion, & research news on the potential risks associated with JAK inhibitors.

14-06-2021 | Osteoarthritis | News

Osteoarthritis linked to elevated risk for Parkinson’s disease

People with osteoarthritis have a significantly higher long-term risk for developing Parkinson’s disease than those without, researchers report.

ACR Convergence 2021 highlights

ACR Convergence 2021

3–9 November: Keep up with the latest news and interviews from the conference.

Febuxostat and cardiovascular risk in people with gout

Febuxostat and cardiovascular risk in people with gout

How will the FAST trial results impact regulatory guidance & clinical practice?

04-03-2021 | Osteoarthritis | News

Telephone CBT for insomnia possible option for patients with osteoarthritis

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia could be delivered via the telephone to patients with osteoarthritis, proving useful for those unable to access in-person options, OATS trial findings suggest.

22-01-2021 | Comorbidities | News

‘Suboptimal metabolic control’ in people with arthritis, type 2 diabetes

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis and comorbid adult-onset type 2 diabetes have a clinical profile of severe diabetes with poor glycemic control, researchers report.

NSAIDs unlikely to increase COVID-19 susceptibility in people with osteoarthritis

NSAIDs unlikely to increase COVID-19 susceptibility in people with osteoarthritis

Among patients with osteoarthritis, the risk for COVID-19 is not increased with the use of NSAIDs versus comparator analgesics, study findings indicate.

Doctor and patient in masks (symbolic image with models)

24-11-2020 | COVID-19 | News

NSAIDs unlikely to increase COVID-19 susceptibility in people with osteoarthritis

Among patients with osteoarthritis, the risk for COVID-19 is not increased with the use of NSAIDs versus comparator analgesics, study findings indicate.

Telemedicine in rheumatology

Telemedicine in rheumatology: COVID-19 and beyond

Experts discuss the increasing use of telemedicine in rheumatology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29-10-2020 | Rheumatoid arthritis | News

Excess multimorbidity begins early in RA disease course

Multimorbidity is more common in people with versus without rheumatoid arthritis, occurs early in the disease course, and progresses more rapidly, US study data show.

Get ready for ACR Convergence 2020

ACR Convergence 2020

5 – 9 November: Preview the conference with session recommendations and updates on upcoming coverage.

21-10-2020 | COVID-19 | News

COVID-19 lockdown had ‘immediate negative consequences’ for rheumatology patients

Over half of a UK cohort of rheumatology patients experienced worsening in musculoskeletal symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown period, say researchers.