Semaglutide reduces body weight and pain symptoms in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis
1. In this randomized controlled trial, once-weekly semaglutide led to significant weight loss compared to placebo over 68 weeks in...
Rheumatology
Paretic limbs suffer greater loss of bone mineral density following stroke
1. BMD may differ on paretic and nonparetic sides in stroke patients with a history of falling and balance deficits...
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Iscalimab shows dose-dependent improvement among patients with active Sjögren’s disease
1. Isaclimab significantly improved disease activity at 150 mg and 600 mg doses. 2. Adverse events were comparable between cohorts...
Use of certain biologics or disease modifying antirheumatic drugs may be associated with cancer risk
1. The use of rituximab, abatacept and Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was associated with...
Added sugars increase the risk of osteoarthritis in adults
1. Higher added sugar intake was associated with a greater risk of osteoarthritis, particularly in females, those with low body...
Electroacupuncture may help reduce symptoms of cold hypersensitivity
1. Both electroacupuncture and acupuncture alleviated symptoms of cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet and increased quality of life...
Beneficial effects of hydroxychloroquine on blood lipids and glycated haemoglobin
1. Hydroxychloroquine significantly improves the lipid profile in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus Evidence Rating Level: 1...
Sex differences in mortality among patients with lupus nephritis
1. Males with lupus nephritis had higher all-cause mortality and proportion of infection-related death compared to females. Evidence Rating Level:...
Axatilimab reduces symptoms in patients with graft versus host disease
1. In this randomized controlled trial, axatilimab effectively managed symptoms in patients with recurrent or refractory graft versus host disease...
Quantitative sensory testing not reliable as a means for characterizing chronic pain syndromes
1. Chronic pain syndromes including fibromyalgia, dry eye disease, and irritable bowel syndrome showed no significant association with quantitative sensory...
