Musculoskeletal Disorders
From the Journals
Muscle-related AEs reported in statin trial suggest ‘nocebo’ effect
Patients taking placebo reported more muscle-related adverse events during the blinded phase of the ASCOT-LLA trial than in the nonblinded portion...
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Adalimumab strikes out for hand osteoarthritis
LAS VEGAS – There was no signal of benefit seen in a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial.
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Novel agent brings clinically meaningful improvements in knee osteoarthritis
Intra-articular sustained-release triamcinolone addresses a major unmet need.
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After the epidemic, Ebola’s destructive power still haunts survivors
VIENNA – Nearly 80% of survivors in Sierra Leone now appear to have one or more sequelae of the infection – some so debilitating that life may...
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Large, intermittent vitamin D doses may increase fracture, fall risk in elderly
Does vitamin D, which builds strong bones, also have a paradoxical effect?
Myth of the Month
Antibiotic prophylaxis for artificial joints
Is there compelling evidence to justify giving antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures to patients with prosthetic joints?
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Osteopenia risk up in men with sarcopenia and COPD
Osteopenia/osteoarthritis is significantly more likely in men with COPD who experience sarcopenia.
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Fiber may play role in lessening knee pain, OA development
Consumption of dietary fiber at the recommended average intake of 25 g per day was associated with lower risks of developing symptomatic knee...
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Guideline: Supplemental, dietary calcium both heart safe
Both dietary and supplemental calcium should be considered safe for the cardiovascular system as long as total intake doesn’t exceed 2,000-2,500...
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Severe joint pain in adults with arthritis continues to rise
The prevalence of severe joint pain among adults with diagnosed arthritis continues to increase, researchers from the CDC reported in the Oct. 7...
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In lupus, optimize non-immunosuppressives to dial back prednisone
Don’t go above six milligrams of prednisone daily in patients with mild to moderate SLE, because the treatment is likely to be worse than the...