Risks vs Benefits of Statin Use Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the effect of statin use on risk for cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality, and type 2 diabetes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
All articles by Inga Back, MPH
Tofacitinib May Increase Risk for Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With RA With CV Risk Factors or History of CVD
Based on results from the ORAL Surveillance trial, researchers of this study assessed the risk for cardiovascular outcomes with tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Online Osteoarthritis Weight Management Education Program Improves Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude of Physiotherapists
Researchers assessed the effect of an online osteoarthritis weight program on physiotherapists’ self-reported confidence in their knowledge and skills in weight management and their attitude toward obesity.
Romosozumab Highly Effective in Patients With RA-Osteoporosis and Primary Osteoporosis
Researchers assessed and compared the clinical efficacy of romosozumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis osteoporosis and primary osteoporosis.
Lower Fracture Rates With Risedronate Gastro-Resistant vs Oral Immediate-Release Bisphosphonates in Women With Osteoporosis
In a poster presented at ASBMR 2021, researchers compared fracture rates and treatment adherence in women with osteoporosis who received risedronate gastro-resistant vs oral immediate-release bisphosphonates.
Smoking, Obesity Increase Risk for Trajectories of Depression and Comorbidities in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Researchers identified trajectories of depression and comorbidity in patients with knee osteoarthritis, and described the characteristics of distinctive trajectories.
Exercise Therapy Improves Muscle Mass in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
In a meta-analysis, researchers investigated the effectiveness of exercise therapy on muscle mass gain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and identified the factors for treatment efficacy in muscle mass gain.
AHA Presidential Statement: The Link Between Opioid Use, CVD, and Stroke
The AHA has issued a Presidential Advisory Statement outlining considerations for addressing the effects of opioids on cardiovascular and neurovascular health.
Apremilast Associated With Weight Loss and Improved Disease Activity in Patients With Psoriatic Disease
Researchers studied the effect of apremilast on body weight and composition, glucose homeostasis, lipid profiles, and vascular function in psoriatic disease.
Geographic and Temporal Variations Observed With Repurposed and Adjuvant Drug Use During COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers assessed the use of repurposed and adjuvant drugs in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across 3 continents.
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