Heated mittens not found to improve physical hand function in patients with osteoarthritis
1. The use of electrically heated mittens for 6 weeks was not associated with improved physical hand function in patients ...
Tag: rheumatology
Roles of low muscle strength and sarcopenic obesity on incident symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
1. Low muscle strength, obesity, and sarcopenic obesity were associated with a greater risk of incident symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) ...
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 ...
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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 ...
2 Minute Medicine Rewind November 25, 2024
Estimated Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccines in Preventing Secondary Infections in Households 1. Influenza vaccination was associated with a reduced risk ...
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 ...
2 Minute Medicine Rewind November 18, 2024
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression: A Randomized Clinical Trial 1. Transcranial direct current ...
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 ...
