Healthcare News
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who receive metformin exhibit improved pain
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who received metformin demonstrated significant reductions in knee pain and increased weight loss at 6 months vs. placebo, according to data published in JAMA.
EULAR updates recommendations for antirheumatic drugs in pregnancy, breastfeeding
Antimalarials, azathioprine, colchicine, cyclosporine, sulfasalazine and tacrolimus are compatible with pregnancy, while the use of NSAIDs and steroids should be “more restrictive,” according to updated EULAR recommendations.
Skin disease history may guide best treatment options for systemic lupus
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with a history of cutaneous lupus erythematosus are more likely to have high interferon levels, despite a cessation of skin manifestations, according to a study.
Dubious therapies in rheumatic disease: Treatments for sale vs. treatments for free
It provides an excellent opportunity to explore the diverse therapies available to help our patients suffering from rheumatic diseases — ranging from rigorously evidence-based treatments to modalities supported by little or no evidence.
Managing infections in rheumatology a never-ending cycle
“This is a never-ending cycle,” Cassandra Calabrese, DO, of the department of rheumatologic and immunologic disease at Cleveland Clinic, told attendees during a presentation that featured information on the prevention and management of hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, pneumonia, herpes zoster and COVID-19.
