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Our medical editors bring you the best key learnings published in the top peer-reviewed rheumatology medical journals. You'll find overviews here ranked and organized by topic on rheumatoid arthritis, joint and back pain, osteoarthritis, lupus and autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis and bone fractures. In a matter of minutes, you and all the members of your patient care team can stay current on the literature as it is published.
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1 Diabetes and gout: efficacy and safety of febuxostat and allopurinol Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, June 4, 2013 Clinical Article

2 Chinese herbal medicine for gout: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials Clinical Rheumatology, June 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article

3 Patients with gout adhere to curative treatment if informed appropriately: proof-of-concept observational study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, June 4, 2013 Review Article

4 Nasal Gout Presenting as Nasal Obstruction JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, June 4, 2013

5 MDHAQ/RAPID3 to recognize improvement over 2 months in usual care of patients with osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthropathy, and gout, as well as rheumatoid arthritis JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, June 4, 2013 Clinical Article

6 Intra-articular glucocorticoids for acute gout Cochrane Reviews, May 19, 2013 Clinical Article

7 Serum Urate and Incidence of Kidney Disease Among Veterans with Gout The Journal of Rheumatology, May 19, 2013 Clinical Article

8 The treatment of acute gouty arthritis in complex hospitalized patients with anakinra Arthritis Care & Research , May 19, 2013 Clinical Article

9 New classification criteria for gout: a framework for progress Rheumatology, May 5, 2013 Clinical Article

10 Relative and attributable diabetes risk associated with hyperuricemia in US veterans with gout QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, May 5, 2013 Clinical Article

11 Novel evaluation of nephrolithiasis as a complication of gout: a cross-sectional study using helical computerized tomography The Journal of Urology, May 5, 2013 Clinical Article

12 Primary care providers knowledge, beliefs and treatment practices for gout: results of a physician questionnaire Rheumatology, May 5, 2013 Clinical Article

13 Independent and conjoint associations of gout and hyperuricaemia with total and cardiovascular mortality QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, April 21, 2013 Clinical Article

14 Italian Society of Rheumatology recommendations for the management of gout Full Text Rheumatismo, April 21, 2013 Clinical Article

15 A systematic review of ultrasonography in gout and asymptomatic hyperuricaemia Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

16 Epidemiology of gout and hyperuricaemia in Italy during the years 2005-2009: a nationwide population-based study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 21, 2013 Clinical Article
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17 New developments in gout Current Opinion in Rheumatology, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

18 Management of Gouty Arthritis in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease American Journal of Therapeutics, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

19 Gout, stone composition and urinary stone risk: a matched case comparative study The Journal of Urology, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

20 The association of gout with sleep disorders: a cross-sectional study in primary care Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

21 Role of Interleukin-1 Inhibitors in the Management of Gout Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

22 A urate gene-by-diuretic interaction and gout risk in participants with hypertension: results from the ARIC study Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

23 Gout treatment: should we aim for rapid crystal dissolution Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

24 Association of Functional Polymorphism rs2231142 (Q141K) in the ABCG2 Gene With Serum Uric Acid and Gout in 4 US Populations: The PAGE Study American Journal of Epidemiology, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

Clinical Pearls in Rheumatology

Independent predictors of disease activity in patients with systemic lupus include age, renal activity, immunosuppressant use and pre-existing organ damage
When treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), male sex, short duration of symptoms and less tender joints at baseline were found to be independent predictors of sustained remission with conventional DMARDs
Higher baseline DAS28 scores and positive rheumatoid factor status are significantly associated with an improvement in response to rituximab treatment

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Highlights in Rheumatology

ACPA correlate with disease progression in JIA

In a study involving 74 patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), 26 patients had detectable anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA). The ACPA titers correlated with disease progression at baseline and after a median follow-up of 11.5 months. In addition to predicting disease severity and progression, the authors concluded that ACPA were superior to IgM-RF in diagnosing JIA.

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Predicting cardiovascular mortality in SLE

In a study involving 208 patients with SLE followed for 12 years, 42 deaths occurred, 48% of which were considered to be cardiovascular mortalities. Age, increased cystatin C levels, and arterial disease were predictive of all-cause mortality. Cigarette smoking and increased sVCAM-1, hsCRP, abeta2GP1, and aPL antibody levels were predictive of cardiovascular mortality.

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Anti-apoA-1 antibodies predict cardiovascular disease in RA patients

In a study conducted at the University of Geneva involving 118 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, but without cardiovascular disease at baseline, the 10-year Framingham cardiovascular risk score (FRS) was improved with the inclusion of the anti-apoA-1 antibody titer. The median follow-up was 9 years and the incidence of cardiovascular disease was 16%. Other biomarkers, including the NT-proBNP, oxLDL, CRP, and RF levels and the anti-citrullinated peptide antibody titer, did not improve the FRS.

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1 New biologic therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus Current Opinion in Pharmacology , May 10, 2013

2 Intra-articular glucocorticoids for acute gout Cochrane Reviews, May 3, 2013

3 Vitamin D and systemic lupus erythematosus: an update Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, May 9, 2013 Review Article

4 Use of Lipid-lowering Agents in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population-based Cohort Study The Journal of Rheumatology, May 2, 2013
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5 Treatment of acute septic arthritis The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 24, 2013 Review Article

6 Teriparatide and denosumab, alone or combined, in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: the DATA study randomised trial The Lancet, May 16, 2013

7 Use of New Oral Anticoagulants in Antiphospholipid Syndrome Current Rheumatology Reports, May 7, 2013

8 The effect of two golimumab doses on radiographic progression in ankylosing spondylitis: results through 4 years of the GO-RAISE trial Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 7, 2013

9 Dextrose prolotherapy for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial Annals of Family Medicine, May 21, 2013 Free full text

10 Efficacy of ketoprofen vs. ibuprofen and diclofenac: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology Online, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

11 The role of vitamin D supplementation in patients with rheumatic diseases Nature Reviews Rheumatology , May 15, 2013 Clinical Guideline

12 Steroid injection for inferior heel pain: a randomised controlled trial Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, May 21, 2013

13 Vaccination and Inflammatory Arthritis: Overview of Current Vaccines and Recommended Uses in Rheumatology Current Rheumatology Reports, May 2, 2013

14 Monotherapy with tocilizumab or TNF-alpha inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: efficacy, treatment satisfaction, and persistence in routine clinical practice Clinical Rheumatology, May 24, 2013

15 Clinical features distinguishing lymphoma development in primary Sjogrens syndrome--A retrospective cohort study Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, May 10, 2013

16 Vitamin D supplementation in elderly or postmenopausal women: a 2013 update of the 2008 recommendations from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) Current Medical Research and Opinion, April 3, 2013

17 Punctal plugs versus artificial tears for treating primary Sjogrens syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis SICCA: a comparative observation of their effects on visual function Rheumatology International, May 7, 2013

18 Clinical Course, Prognosis, and Causes of Death in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease The Journal of Rheumatology, May 2, 2013

19 Antibiotics for Treatment of Reactive Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis The Journal of Rheumatology, April 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

20 Comparing the effects of individualized, standard, sham and no acupuncture in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter randomized controlled trial Trials, May 10, 2013 Free full text

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Rheumatology News & Articles

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ACPA correlate with disease progression in JIA

Predicting cardiovascular mortality in SLE

Anti-apoA-1 antibodies predict cardiovascular disease in RA patients

Most Popular Rheumatology Articles

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