Medical News | Medical Articles | Rheumatology - Dec 7, 2018 Edition

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December 7, 2018     Rheumatology     The latest rheumatology news from News Medical

Using NIR Spectroscopy to Evaluate Treatment Needed for Osteoarthritis   This article talks about how NIR Spectroscopy can be used to evaluate the treatment given for Osteoarthritis

Many diseases increase risk of post-operative complications after hip fracture surgery   Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture surgery, a new Finnish study analyzing nationwide registers finds.         ACR and NPF release joint treatment guideline for psoriatic arthritis   The American College of Rheumatology and National Psoriasis Foundation have released a joint treatment guideline for psoriatic arthritis that provides evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic recommendations on caring for treatment-naïve patients with active PsA and patients who continue to have active PsA despite treatment.

Researchers reveal link between autoimmune and cardiovascular disease in mice   People with autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even though none of these conditions seem to target the cardiovascular system directly.       Conditions that produce signs similar to arthritis   Arthritis is a term commonly used to describe conditions giving rise to joint based symptoms. Arthritis takes on many forms, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis among the most common.       Inexpensive and effective drug does not reduce major adverse cardiovascular event rates   When it comes to reducing inflammation to decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke, results from the much-anticipated Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial indicate that targeting the right inflammatory pathways in at-risk patients is crucial.       Dynamic Positional Upright MRI - Lumbar Spine Case Studies   Patients exhibiting lumbar spinal problems were examined using a traditional MRI method and the upright MRI method. The results were then compared.       Pilates exercise program offers many benefits for people with musculoskeletal conditions   A Musculoskeletal Care study is the first to investigate individual perceptions of the impact of a Pilates exercise program on the daily lives of people with chronic conditions.       New recommendations for design, conduct of osteoporosis-specific economic evaluations   Economic evaluations that compare interventions in terms of costs and outcomes are increasingly used by decision makers, with economic evaluations now playing an increasing role in pricing and reimbursement decisions.

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