Rheumatology

Can Neuromodulation Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain?

Can Neuromodulation Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain?

Research will explore focused ultrasound to safely manage pain.

ACR Issues First Guidelines on Vasculitis

ACR Issues First Guidelines on Vasculitis

Steroid-sparing therapies emphasized to complement traditional therapy.

Opioid Reduction: Comparing Behavioral Health Interventions

Opioid Reduction: Comparing Behavioral Health Interventions

Research compares two interventions with long-term opioid patients.

Support for Biologics for Ankylosing, Axial Spondyloarthritis

ACR guidelines include TNF and IL inhibitors as second-line therapies.

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Microvascular Disease and Amputation Risk

Findings from large-scale VA research show independent role of MVD.

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Impact of Chronic Opioid Use on Esophageal Motility

Largest study yet clarifies presentation, diagnostics and treatment.

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Opioid Use Before Joint Replacement Surgery: Adverse Outcomes

Preoperative opioid use before elective surgery brings elevated risk and costs.

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Patients with SLE: Double the Risk of Resistant Hypertension

New research encourages early recognition and steroid-sparing treatment.

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TENS for Reducing the Pain of Fibromyalgia

TENS for Reducing the Pain of Fibromyalgia

Nerve stimulation may bring FM patients non-pharmacologic pain relief.

First-time PHEWAS Study Shows Men at Greater AFib Risk

First-time PHEWAS Study Shows Men at Greater AFib Risk

Large-scale EHR analysis reveals key differences in SLE outcomes and treatment responses.

Outpatient Opioid Overprescribing in Children and Adolescents: New Findings

Outpatient Opioid Overprescribing in Children and Adolescents: New Findings

New findings reinforce the need for individualized prescribing, alternative regimens.