A new study published in Rheumatology International has investigated three of the most studied candidate biomarkers for osteoarthritis (OA), altogether with CRP. Cartilage oligomeric…
New findings suggest that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be at increased risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Previous research has shown a link…
Romosozumab, a monoclonal anti-sclerostine antibody, is an agent that acts both by promoting bone formation (osteoanabolic effect) and reducing bone resorption (antiresorptive effect). The…
It is not a surprise to any clinician that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) contributes to the risk for cardiovascular (CV) events. Another perspective is however important: Do the traditional CV…
Should synthetic (non-biologic) disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (sDMARDs) be withheld during perioperative period of patients undergoing elective replacement surgery of the hip or knee…
Reference: Goodman, Susan M., et al. "2017 American College of Rheumatology/American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Guideline for the Perioperative Management of Antirheumatic Medication in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases Undergoing Elective Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Journal of Arthroplasty (2017).
Denosumab is considered to be a promising therapeutic option for osteoporotic patients, since the FREEDOM study showed us that treatment with denosumab for 3 years had made it possible to…
Reference: Bone, Henry G., et al. "10 years of denosumab treatment in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: results from the phase 3 randomised FREEDOM trial and open-label extension." The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (2017).
Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is a disabling joint disease that affects many people. Studies have shown the presence of synovitis in the joints affected by osteoarthritis and have…
Reference: McAlindon, Timothy E., et al. "Effect of Intra-articular Triamcinolone vs Saline on Knee Cartilage Volume and Pain in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial." Jama 317.19 (2017): 1967-1975.
