Rheumatology
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Ixekizumab for Patients with Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
16 Jan, 2020 | 02:29h | UTCIxekizumab for patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (COAST-X): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: #VisualAbstract: Ixekizumab for patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (COAST-X) – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
https://twitter.com/TheLancet/status/1214872375822553088
Systematic Review: Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tears
15 Jan, 2020 | 00:55h | UTCSurgery for rotator cuff tears – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Does repair of torn rotator cuff tendons work? – Cochrane Library (free)
Related: BMJ Guideline: Subacromial Decompression Surgery For Adults With Shoulder Pain Does Not Improve Outcomes (free guideline and other resources)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Compared with non-surgical treatment, rotator cuff repair surgery may provide little or no clinically important benefits for patients in relation to important outcomes like pain, function, & overall quality of life: https://t.co/l0fuGRXNCk The latest evidence from @CochraneMSK pic.twitter.com/UXx2ij2rwf
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) December 18, 2019
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Opioids Not Beneficial for Chronic Osteoarthritis Pain
14 Jan, 2020 | 00:23h | UTCOpioids for chronic osteoarthritis pain. An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis of efficacy, tolerability and safety in randomized placebo‐controlled studies of at least four weeks double‐blind duration – European Journal of Pain (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Systematic Review: Oral or transdermal opioids for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip – Cochrane Library (free)
Randomized Trial: A Head-to-head Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Ixekizumab and Adalimumab in Biological-naïve Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis
14 Jan, 2020 | 00:02h | UTCCommentary: We Have a Winner: Head-to-Head Study Compares Biologics for PsA – MedPage Today (free registration required)
An Overview of Autoantibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
12 Jan, 2020 | 20:59h | UTCAn overview of autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis – Journal of Autoimmunity (free)
ACR Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee
9 Jan, 2020 | 01:29h | UTCNews Release: ACR and Arthritis foundation release updated treatment guideline for OA – American College of Rheumatology (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Maintaining Low-dose Prednisone in SLE Patients with Inactive Disease Prevents Relapse
8 Jan, 2020 | 01:21h | UTCWithdrawal of low-dose prednisone in SLE patients with a clinically quiescent disease for more than 1 year: a randomised clinical trial – Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Fewer Lupus Flares on Low Dose Steroids – RheumNow (free)
New ACR/EULAR Classification Criteria for IgG4‐Related Disease
6 Dec, 2019 | 10:26h | UTCCommentary: ACR and EULAR release new classification criteria for IgG4-related disease – American College of Rheumatology (free)
Study: Smoking Cessation is Associated with Lower Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
5 Dec, 2019 | 10:34h | UTCCommentary: Smoking Cessation Lowers RA Disease Activity and CV Risks – RheumNow (free)
Meta-analysis: Exercise Treatment Effect Modifiers in Persistent Low Back Pain
1 Dec, 2019 | 21:47h | UTC
Systematic Review: Clinical Risk Factors for Achilles Tendinopathy
24 Nov, 2019 | 20:38h | UTC
Review: Methotrexate-Associated Pneumonitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis-Interstitial Lung Disease
24 Nov, 2019 | 20:36h | UTC
#ACR19 – Randomized Trial: Low-Dose Corticosteroids for Short Periods Effective and Safe for Hand Osteoarthritis
12 Nov, 2019 | 11:23h | UTCResults of a 6-week treatment with 10 mg prednisolone in patients with hand osteoarthritis (HOPE): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet (free registration required)
Commentaries: Low-Dose Oral Prednisolone Substantially Improves Pain and Function in Hand Osteoarthritis – American College of Rheumatology (free) AND Short-term prednisolone offers HOPE for painful hand osteoarthritis – Medicine Matters (free) AND Short Course of Low-Dose Prednisolone for Painful Hand Osteoarthritis – MedicalResearch.com (free)
#ACR19 – Just Presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
#ACR19 – [Not Published Yet] Randomized Trial: Methotrexate May Reduce Joint Damage Progression in Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis
12 Nov, 2019 | 10:49h | UTCAbstract: Methotrexate in Patients with Hand Erosive Osteoarthritis Refractory to Usual Treatments: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial (free)
#ACR19 – Just Presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
#ACR19 – [Not Published Yet] Randomized Trial: Ultrasound to Guide Treatment Strategy Not Beneficial in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
12 Nov, 2019 | 10:46h | UTCUltrasound to Guide Treatment Strategy Not Beneficial in Early RA – American College of Rheumatology (free)
#ACR19 – Just Presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
#ACR19 – [Not Published Yet] Study: Hydroxychloroquine May Reduce the Risk of Recurrent Congenital Heart Block in Subsequent Pregnancies of Women with Anti-SSA/Ro Antibodies
12 Nov, 2019 | 10:48h | UTC#ACR19 – Just Presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
#ACR19 – [Not Published Yet] Study: Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI of Shoulders May Improve Diagnostic Accuracy and Predict Polymyalgia Rheumatica Recurrence
12 Nov, 2019 | 10:45h | UTC#ACR19 – Just Presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
#ACR19 – [Not Published Yet] Meta-Analysis: For People with Osteoarthritis, Opioids Offer Minor Pain Relief and Function Benefits, but No Quality of Life Benefit
12 Nov, 2019 | 10:48h | UTCAbstract: Is There Any Role for Opioids in the Management of OA? (free)
#ACR19 – Just Presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
#ACR19 – [Not Published Yet] Cohort Study: Half of People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Cancer Experience Flare, but Most Able to Continue Treatment
12 Nov, 2019 | 10:45h | UTCAbstract: Risk of Immunotherapy Related Toxicity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (free)
#ACR19 – Just Presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting
A Systematic Review of Guidelines for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
5 Nov, 2019 | 08:52h | UTCA systematic review of guidelines for managing rheumatoid arthritis – BMC Rheumatology (free)
Related Guidelines: Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND 2015 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (free)
EULAR Recommendations for the Management of Sjögren’s Syndrome
4 Nov, 2019 | 01:23h | UTCRelated Guideline: The British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the management of adults with primary Sjögren’s Syndrome – Rheumatology (free)
Meta-Analysis: Which Modes of Exercise are Most Effective for Treating Low Back Pain?
4 Nov, 2019 | 01:19h | UTC
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— Physio Meets Science (@PhysioMeScience) October 30, 2019
Randomized Trial: Naproxen vs. Colchicine for the Treatment of Gout Flares in Primary Care
4 Nov, 2019 | 01:13h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
Our @NIHRSPCR funded research finds no diff in pain between people with a #goutflare randomised to either #naproxen or low-dose #colchicine, but #naproxen caused fewer #sideeffects, supporting its use as first-line treatment for #flares in #primarycare https://t.co/cKBDymlFjS
— Inflam Arthr Keele (@KeeleInflamArth) November 1, 2019
Randomized Trial: Severe Energy Restriction Associated with Increased Bone Loss when Compared with Moderate Energy Restriction
3 Nov, 2019 | 19:48h | UTCCommentary: Total Meal Replacement Diets Effective for Weight Loss, But Can Lead To Bone Loss – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Meta-Analysis: Calcium Supplementation May Increase the Risk of Myocardial Infarction
1 Nov, 2019 | 07:42h | UTCRelated Meta-Analysis with Conflicting Results: Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (free)
See also: Meta-Analysis: Calcium and Vitamin D Not Helpful to Reduce the Risk of Fractures (free)