Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Lung-Specific Risk Factors Linked to Hip Fracture in Smokers
MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The addition of lung-specific risk factors into fracture risk assessment tools may more accurately predict hip fracture risk in smokers, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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Most Shoulder Replacements Last More Than 10 Years
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About 90 percent of shoulder replacements last for longer than 10 years, and patient-reported outcome measures show sustained benefits, according to a review published online Aug. 26 in The Lancet Rheumatology.
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Respiratory Disease May Increase Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Respiratory diseases increase the risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
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Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization Follows Usual Pattern in Lupus
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), predictors of hospitalization include race, presence of comorbidity, and body mass index, according to a study published online July 26 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
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Longer Bisphosphonate Use May Up Atypical Femur Fracture Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Longer duration of bisphosphonate use is associated with an increased risk for atypical femur fracture, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More older adults have used telehealth to consult with a health care provider during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with that seen in the previous year, according to a report published online Aug. 17 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Bisphosphonates Safe but May Not Improve Bone Marrow Lesion Volume
FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There is no clear benefit of bisphosphonates on bone marrow lesions (BMLs), according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.
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Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups
Nearly Half of Adults With Arthritis Have Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitations 
COPD Tied to Increased Risk for Death in Patients With Arthritis 
Overactive Bladder Positively Associated With Arthritis 
Review Reveals Limited Effects of Exercise on Hip Osteoarthritis 
Bimekizumab Well Tolerated, Efficacious Over Three Years in Axial Spondyloarthritis 
Nonsurgical Procedure Tied to Improved Osteoarthritis-Related Knee Pain 
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Tied to Reduced Risk for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Knee OA 
