Latest Rheumatology News
Failure of Timely Stop to Certain Prescription Drugs Is Common
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Legacy prescribing of certain drugs, such as antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors, is common, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Several Factors Tied to Early Readmission After Hip Fracture Sx
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Several comorbidities are associated with an increased risk for early readmission after hip fracture surgery, according to a study recently published in Injury.
Chest CT Can ID Respiratory AE Risk in RA Patients on Biologics
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Chest computed tomography findings may identify risk factors for respiratory adverse events in rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing long-term biological therapy, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2007 to 2017, the number of physicians excluded from Medicare and state public insurance programs increased, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Network Open.
Dense Breast Notification Linked to Increase in Use of Supplemental Ultrasound
Pediatricians Report Immigrant Families Avoiding Care for Their Children
Psychiatrists Only Agree 55 Percent of the Time on Diagnoses
Napping Opportunity May Improve Clinical Performance of Anesthesia Residents
Rheumatic Immune-Related AEs With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors More Severe Than Previously Reported
Anifrolumab Tied to Lower Hospitalization, Infection Risk in Lupus
Updated COVID-19 Shot Beneficial for Those With Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
Distinct Characteristics ID"d for Patients With Rheumatoid Conditions, Opioid Use Disorder