Core set domains capture SLE treatment response in 89.5% of cases at week 52
Core set domains capture most lupus disease activity in a global trial
This phase III randomized controlled trial evaluated subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus across a global setting. The study compared …
A global trial found that a core set of domains captured most lupus disease activity without missing important patient responses.
Meta-analysis finds hydroxychloroquine does not reduce most pregnancy complications in SLE
Hydroxychloroquine May Lower Risk of Fetal Growth Restriction in Lupus Pregnancy
This meta-analysis of observational studies and RCTs assessed hydroxychloroquine use in pregnant women with SLE. It found no significant red…
In lupus pregnancies, hydroxychloroquine was linked to lower risks of fetal growth restriction and gestational diabetes, but not other compl…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of Wuqinxi for knee osteoarthritis joint function
Wuqinxi exercise improves knee function and muscle strength in osteoarthritis patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated Wuqinxi (WQX) in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The analysis pooled data from 809 par…
A review of eight hundred and nine patients found that Wuqinxi exercise significantly improved knee function and muscle strength compared to…
Systematic review of acupuncture for sepsis-associated acute gastrointestinal injury
Acupuncture helped some sick patients feel better but did not save more lives in this review
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on adjunctive acupuncture for sepsis-associated acute gastrointestinal injury …
This review looked at acupuncture for very sick people with stomach problems caused by sepsis. While it helped lower inflammation and improv…
FDA Approves Rinvoq Lq (upadacitinib) for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
FDA approves new oral drug Rinvoq Lq for children with arthritis.
The FDA approved Rinvoq Lq (upadacitinib) for patients 2 years and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis after inade…
The FDA approved Rinvoq Lq (upadacitinib) for children ages 2 and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) who d…
FDA Approves Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) for Multiple Inflammatory Conditions
FDA approves new biosimilar drug Tyenne for arthritis and other conditions.
The FDA approved Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg), an IL-6 receptor antagonist, for rheumatoid arthritis, giant cell arteritis, polyarticular and s…
The FDA approved Tyenne, a biosimilar to tocilizumab, for several inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and giant cell arte…
FDA Approves Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) for Multiple Indications Including RA and COVID-19
FDA approves new biosimilar drug Tyenne for arthritis and COVID-19
The FDA approved Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg), a biosimilar to tocilizumab, for multiple indications including rheumatoid arthritis, giant cell…
The FDA has approved Tyenne, a biosimilar to tocilizumab, for several inflammatory conditions and COVID-19. It treats rheumatoid arthritis, …
Four weekly text messages for 6 months showed modest CVD risk factor improvements in Swedish hypertension patients
Text messages helped sedentary patients control hypertension risk factors
This randomized controlled trial involved 401 Swedish primary care patients with hypertension. Participants received four health-promoting t…
Sending four weekly health-promoting text messages improved heart risk control for sedentary patients with high blood pressure over six mont…
Umbrella review suggests curcumin may offer comparable efficacy and better tolerability than NSAIDs for osteoarthritis
Curcumin shows promise for osteoarthritis pain with fewer side effects than NSAIDs
This umbrella review synthesizes evidence on curcumin formulations versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for osteoarthritis.…
An umbrella review suggests curcumin may help osteoarthritis pain and function as well as NSAIDs while offering a more favorable tolerabilit…
Meta-analysis finds modest PTS reduction with compression stockings after DVT
Long-term stockings lower risk of post-thrombotic syndrome in deep vein thrombosis patients
This meta-analysis of 1,775 patients with deep vein thrombosis evaluated long-term graduated compression stockings. It found a modest reduct…
A large review found long-term compression stockings modestly reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome in people with deep vein thrombosi…
Narrative review of short geriatric screening tools in acute care settings
Short geriatric screening tools show moderate accuracy in emergency departments
This narrative review examines short geriatric screening tools for older adults in emergency departments or acute wards. The authors synthes…
Short geriatric screening tools show moderate accuracy for spotting risks like falls and delirium in older adults. A two-step approach looks…
Meta-analysis of video double-lumen tubes shows trend toward shorter intubation time in thoracic surgery
Video Double-Lumen Tube May Speed Thoracic Surgery Intubation
This meta-analysis evaluated video double-lumen tubes versus standard double-lumen tubes in 1,332 thoracic surgery patients. The pooled anal…
A new analysis suggests video double-lumen tubes may shorten intubation time in thoracic surgery, but results vary widely.