Rheumatology

Microvascular Disease and Amputation Risk

Microvascular Disease and Amputation Risk

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

Impact of Chronic Opioid Use on Esophageal Motility

Impact of Chronic Opioid Use on Esophageal Motility

Largest study yet clarifies presentation, diagnostics and treatment.

Opioid Use Before Joint Replacement Surgery: Adverse Outcomes

Opioid Use Before Joint Replacement Surgery: Adverse Outcomes

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

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

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

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First-time PHEWAS Study Shows Men at Greater AFib Risk

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

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Outpatient Opioid Overprescribing in Children and Adolescents: New Findings

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

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Long-Acting Opioids: Mortality in Patients with Chronic Noncancer Pain

Study shows frequent opioid reliance despite lack of evidence of benefit and increased risk.

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Microbial Small RNAs to Predict Arthritis Outcomes

Microbial Small RNAs to Predict Arthritis Outcomes

Little understood, the role of microbial sRNAs may be a pathway to personalizing treatment.

HLA Variation and Autoimmune Diseases: Insights from a Phenome-wide Association Study

HLA Variation and Autoimmune Diseases: Insights from a Phenome-wide Association Study

Leveraging vast patient data sets is both confirming and revealing new genome-phenome associations.

Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgery vs. Physical Therapy

Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgery vs. Physical Therapy

A new study will examine the difference in 12-month SPADI change due to treatment.