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Methotrexate Well Tolerated, Effective for Psoriasis in Chinese

posted January 31st
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Methotrexate is well tolerated and effective for psoriasis in a Chinese population and is more effective for those without psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Dermatology.

Evidence Lacking for Benefit of Surgery for Vertebral Fractures

posted January 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Surgical procedures do not appear to provide significant benefit for patients with vertebral fractures, according to a second American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Task Force report published in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment

posted January 25th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

In a report published in the January issue of Value in Health, an ISPOR--The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research working group indicates the lack of good practices in three areas of health technology assessment.

Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis Tied to Increased Risk for Death

posted January 18th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Radiographic knee osteoarthritis is associated with an increased risk for mortality from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and renal diseases, but self-reported osteoarthritis is not, according to a study published in the December issue of the International Journal of Epidemiology.