Rheumatology
Systematic review: diagnostic and management of life-threatening Adult-Onset Still Disease
13 Apr, 2018 | 00:55h | UTC
Systematic review: percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture
12 Apr, 2018 | 01:07h | UTCPercutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Summary: Featured Review: Vertebroplasty for treating spinal fractures due to osteoporosis – Cochrane Library (free)
“High quality evidence shows that vertebroplasty does not provide more clinically important benefits than placebo but may cause people harm”.
Guideline: management of uveitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
6 Apr, 2018 | 01:14h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain
30 Mar, 2018 | 04:31h | UTCEfficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis – British Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Pricey orthotic insoles aren’t worth the cost – UPI (free) AND Custom-Made Foot Orthotics No Benefit for Plantar Heel Pain – Physician’s Briefing (free) AND Custom-made foot orthoses appear to be no better than over-the-counter insoles or other treatments – MedicalXpress (free) AND Foot orthotics may not be superior to conservative treatment for relieving plantar heel pain – ACP Internist (free)
Low Back Pain – New Series from The Lancet Journals
23 Mar, 2018 | 02:41h | UTCLow Back Pain – New Series from The Lancet Journals
– Homepage and Executive Summary (free)
– Article 1: What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention (free registration required)
– Article 2: Prevention and treatment of low back pain: evidence, challenges, and promising directions (free registration required)
– Invited Commentary: Low back pain: a major global challenge (free registration required)
– Viewpoint: Low back pain: a call for action (free registration required)
Commentaries: Low Back Pain Affects 540 Million People Worldwide, but Too Many Patients Receive the Wrong Care – University of Warwick, via NewsWise (free) AND Lower back pain being treated badly on a global scale, study says – The Guardian (free)
Research: Tai chi versus aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia
23 Mar, 2018 | 02:02h | UTCCommentaries: Time to rethink exercise for fibromyalgia care – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND The unintended consequences of tai chi for fibromyalgia – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND Tai chi may be as effective for fibromyalgia as standard exercise – NHS Choices (free) AND Tai chi at least as beneficial as aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia – OnMedica (free)
Research: Cardiovascular Safety of Febuxostat or Allopurinol in Patients with Gout
16 Mar, 2018 | 02:14h | UTCCommentaries: Gout Drug Febuxostat Linked to More CV Deaths Without Uptick in CV Events: CARES Trial – TCTMD (free) AND CARES: Increased Risk of Death With Febuxostat in Patients With Gout and CV Disease – American College of Cardiology (free) AND
Research: Calcium and vitamin D supplementation and increased risk of serrated polyps
16 Mar, 2018 | 02:10h | UTCCalcium and vitamin D supplementation and increased risk of serrated polyps: results from a randomised clinical trial – Gut (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Calcium and vitamin D supplements may raise risk of polyps – MedicalNewsToday (free) AND Calcium Supplements Up Risk for Precancerous Serrated Polyps – Medscape (free registration required)
See related meta-analysis of RCT showing calcium and vitamin D don’t prevent bone fractures
Meta-Analysis: Relative efficacy and safety of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:32h | UTC
The Australian Rheumatology Association’s ‘top five’ list of investigations and interventions doctors and patients should question
8 Mar, 2018 | 22:12h | UTCEVOLVE: The Australian Rheumatology Association’s ‘top five’ list of investigations and interventions doctors and patients should question – Internal Medicine Journal (free) (via @RSiemieniuk)
See other lists of low-value practices in Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada
Another interesting list of commonly used low-value practices that should be questioned.
Research: Comparative cardiovascular safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with hypertension
8 Mar, 2018 | 20:44h | UTCComparative cardiovascular safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with hypertension: a population-based cohort study – British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Cardiovascular Risk Compared Among COX-2 Selective, Nonselective NSAIDs – MPR (free)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament: Current Concepts Review
1 Mar, 2018 | 21:55h | UTCPosterior Cruciate Ligament: Current Concepts Review – The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery (free)
One year in review 2017: Behçet’s syndrome
1 Mar, 2018 | 21:53h | UTCOne year in review 2017: Behçet’s syndrome – Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology (free)
Controversies in diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease
27 Feb, 2018 | 16:29h | UTCControversies in diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease – World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics (free)
Related guideline: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement for Health Professionals From the American Heart Association (free)
Related reviews: Dissecting Kawasaki disease: a state-of-the-art review – European Journal of Pediatrics (free) AND Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease – American Family Physician (free)
Research: Bedtime Low Dose Amitriptyline in Chronic Neck Pain
27 Feb, 2018 | 15:44h | UTCRandomized double-blind controlled study of bedtime low dose amitriptyline in chronic neck pain – European Journal of Pain (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Low-dose amitriptyline reduces idiopathic chronic neck pain – Univadis (free registration required)
Guideline Synopsis: Diagnosis, Evaluation, Prevention, and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease–Mineral and Bone Disorder
23 Feb, 2018 | 01:05h | UTC
Research: Hydroxychloroquine Effectiveness in Reducing Symptoms of Hand Osteoarthritis
22 Feb, 2018 | 23:28h | UTCHydroxychloroquine Effectiveness in Reducing Symptoms of Hand Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo for relieving osteoarthritis hand pain – American College of Physicians, via EurekAlert (free)
Editorial: Vitamin D Screening and Supplementation in Primary Care
22 Feb, 2018 | 23:21h | UTCRelated: Your vitamin D tests and supplements are probably a waste of money – VOX (free) AND Why Are So Many People Popping Vitamin D? – The New York Times (free)
Research: Long-term Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD and the Risk of Fracture
15 Feb, 2018 | 11:18h | UTCLong-term Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD and the Risk of Fracture – CHEST (free)
Commentary: Long-term usage of inhaled corticosteroids may increase risk of bone fractures in patients with COPD – American College of Chest Physicians, via EurekAlert (free)
Guideline: Biosimilars in Rheumatology
9 Feb, 2018 | 11:44h | UTCNews release: The American College of Rheumatology Recommends Biosimilar Use in New White Paper (free)
Stopping Biological Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Lead to Twice the Relapse Rate
4 Feb, 2018 | 18:04h | UTCStopping biological drugs for rheumatoid arthritis can lead to twice the relapse rate – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Risk of losing remission, low disease activity or radiographic progression in case of bDMARD discontinuation or tapering in rheumatoid arthritis: systematic analysis of the literature and meta-analysis – Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Review: Developments in Rare Bone Diseases and Mineral Disorders
4 Feb, 2018 | 16:55h | UTCDevelopments in rare bone diseases and mineral disorders – Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Diseases (free)
A Surgical Procedure for Shoulder Pain is Less Effective than Previously Thought
30 Jan, 2018 | 19:54h | UTCA surgical procedure for shoulder pain is less effective than previously thought – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for subacromial shoulder pain (CSAW): a multicentre, pragmatic, parallel group, placebo-controlled, three-group, randomised surgical trial – The Lancet (free) AND Editorial: No benefit of arthroscopy in subacromial shoulder pain (free)
Guideline: Imaging in Large Vessel Vasculitis in Clinical Practice
30 Jan, 2018 | 19:47h | UTC
Systematic Review: Bisphosphonates for Paget’s disease of bone in adults
30 Jan, 2018 | 19:19h | UTCBisphosphonates for Paget’s disease of bone in adults – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)