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.
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
2013 to 2024 Saw Decrease in Benzodiazepine Prescribing
Dense Breast Notification Linked to Increase in Use of Supplemental Ultrasound
Pediatricians Report Immigrant Families Avoiding Care for Their Children
Holding DMARDs at Time of COVID-19 Vaccine Not Warranted in Those With Inflammatory Arthritis
Age-, Joint-Specific Ultrasound Reference Values Set for Healthy Joints
1 in 3 With Lupus Take Supplements, Medications With Potential for Interactions
Low Hydroxychloroquine Intake, Blood Levels Linked to ASCVD Risk in Lupus