Search results for "Arthritis care"
Knee buckling associated with increased risk for recurrent falls in older adults
The researchers noted that determining effective treatments for knee instability should be an important priority as clinicians care for aging patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/09/2.htm
9 Feb 2016
Methotrexate may decrease rates of large-joint replacement in RA patients taking TNF inhibitors
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors may have lower rates of large-joint replacement when also taking methotrexate, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/5.htm
14 Apr 2015
Hypertension may be underdiagnosed in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are nearly 30% less likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than those without the disease, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/5.htm
6 May 2014
Total knee arthroplasty may be associated with weight gain
Patients who undergo knee arthroplasty may be at risk for weight gain in the five years after surgery, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/5.htm
7 May 2013
Early interventions overlooked in OA
Osteoarthritis has been somewhat neglected, according to a recently formed consortium that is advocating for more proactive diagnosis and intervention. Earlier screening and a less reactive approach might head off some of the worst of the difficulties and related treatment costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/osteoarthritis.htm
1 May 2013
New guidelines released on lupus nephritis
The American College of Rheumatology released new guidelines last week on the screening, treatment and management of lupus nephritis, the first to specifically cover this topic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/2.htm
15 May 2012
Sjögren's criteria embrace multispecialty approach
Diagnosis and management of Sjögren's syndrome require participation by rheumatologists, ophthalmologists and oral medicine specialties, according to the first classification criteria endorsed by the American College of Rheumatology.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/6.htm
3 Apr 2012
Hand, knee and hip osteoarthritis recommendations updated
Revised recommendations aimed at improving the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hand, hip and knee were published by the American College of Rheumatology on March 27.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/2.htm
3 Apr 2012
Bisphosphonate use associated with extended implant survival in knee, hip replacements
Bisphosphonate use was associated with an almost twofold increase in implant survival time in patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/13/5.htm
13 Dec 2011
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgia
Plasma renin activity helps predict response to antihypertensive medications
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/4.htm
24 Aug 2010