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Risk Factors ID’d for Worse QOL From Knee Osteoarthritis

March 2020 Briefing – Rheumatology

No Link Found Between Teen Contact Sports, Later Mental Health Issues

Antidepressant Use in Seniors Linked to Risk for Hip Fracture

Low Vitamin D May Reduce Mobility After Hip Fracture Surgery

About 2.7 Million ED Visits Reported for Sports Injuries in 2010 to 2016

Anifrolumab Improves Response at 52 Weeks in Lupus

Longitudinal TNF Levels Mainly Stable With Adalimumab in RA

Rates of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Low for Denosumab-Treated Women

Survey: Many U.S. Adults Not Planning to Get Flu Vaccine

Late Mortality Down for Young Adult, Adolescent Cancer Survivors

Medicare Drug Rebate Plan Withdrawn by Trump Administration

Patients With Worse RA Symptoms More Likely to Cut Alcohol Intake

Reproductive Health Guidelines Issued for Rheumatic Diseases

American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 5-9

Patterns of Inpatient Opioid Use Linked to Long-Term Use

U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City

Telemedicine Use Explodes During COVID-19 Pandemic

FDA Takes Hard Look at CBD

Modest Increase in Patient Visits Could Offset Costs of Scribes

High Soy Intake May Cut Fracture Risk in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors

Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA

Wait Times Have Improved in VA Health Care System

Gender Differences Seen in Adverse Drug Reactions

No Increased Fracture Risk With Canagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes

Coronary Calcium Score May ID CV Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis

September 2020 Briefing – Orthopedics

Douglas County, Colorado, Ranked as Healthiest Community

Helmet Use Low Among Standing Electric Scooter Riders

Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups Bone Erosion Risk

Radiological Society of North America, Dec. 1-6

Low-Dose CT Offers Opportunity to Screen for Osteoporosis

Protected Health Info Breaches Compromise Sensitive Data

Prices Will Soon Be Included in TV Drug Ads

Some Lupus Erythematosus Cases Tied to Drug Exposure

Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis Tied to Increased Risk for Death

California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines

Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19

FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica

Bisphosphonates Safe but May Not Improve Bone Marrow Lesion Volume

Private Care Program for U.S. Vets Gets $8.9 Billion in Budget Deal

Vitamin D Tied to Back Problems in Postmenopausal Women

Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure

Physicians Spend >16 Minutes Per Encounter on EHR Use

Women Less Likely to Get Periop Care Before Hip Fracture Surgery

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis

Female Doctors Less Likely to Be Promoted to Upper Faculty Ranks

February 2019 Briefing – Orthopedics

Outcomes for Spinal Fusion Surgery Worse in Black Patients

Minor Changes in BMD Seen With Tenofovir PrEP in Short Term

FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications

Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact

CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths

NSAIDs Contribute to Increased CVD Risk in Osteoarthritis

Treatment Guidelines Updated for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial SpA

Inhibition of Sclerostin May Increase Cardiovascular Risk

Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women

American Society for Radiation Oncology, Oct. 24-28

Hip Preservation Appropriateness Guidelines May Be Limited

Diabetes-Related Lower-Limb Amputations Up in Older Adults

American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7

CDC: More American Indian, Alaska Natives in Fair, Poor Health

Long-Term Rituximab May Aid in Antibody-Associated Vasculitis

Massage Offers Short-Term Relief of Knee Pain in Arthritis Patients

Nonopioid Pain Protocol Feasible After Sports Orthopedic Surgery

AAP: Pediatric Fracture Volume Dropped During Pandemic

Outcomes Poor With Medical Care From Fraud, Abuse Perpetrators

Health Care Workers With ARIs Often Work While Symptomatic

Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction

July 2019 Briefing – Rheumatology

Second BMD Measurement Not Beneficial for Identifying Hip Fracture

Hip, Nonvertebral Fracture Risk Up in Those With Diabetes

Colchicine May Improve Obesity-Induced Inflammation

Injection Timing Tied to Risk for Infection in Rotator Cuff Repair

~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up

Vertebral Fractures Marker of Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19

Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent

Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care

Poverty Rate Drops, but Fewer Americans Have Health Insurance

Initial Sustained Remission Common in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Opioid Quantity Prescribed After Musculoskeletal Injury Tied to Prolonged Use

About One in Three in ED for Low Back Pain Receive Imaging

April 2020 Briefing – Rheumatology

Serious Misdiagnosis-Related Harms Mostly Due to ‘Big Three’

Decreases Seen in Cancer Incidence, Death Rates

About 12 Percent With Ankle Sprain Fill Opioid Prescriptions

Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results

Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care

High Social Stress Linked to Greater Bone Loss After Menopause

Roughly 2 Million Americans Buy Prescriptions From Outside the Country

Medical Practices Burdened by Regulatory Requirements

Standardizing Demographics Ups Accuracy of Patient Matching

Inflammatory Arthritis Linked to Sexual Dysfunction

Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020

After Elbow Surgery, Children May Be Overprescribed Opioids

FDA Approves First Treatment for Pediatric Lupus

Obesity, Smoking Do Not Impact Long-Term Healing of Wrist Fractures

Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health

Costs Higher for Those With Comorbid Noncommunicable Diseases

Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior

Discontinuing TNFi Before Gestational Week 20 Is Feasible

National Hand Hygiene Initiative Successful in Australia

American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 8-13

Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization Follows Usual Pattern in Lupus

Disability Often Precedes Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media

Fracture Risk Tool Useful for Women on Aromatase Inhibitors

Jaw Osteonecrosis Tied to Treatment for Bone Metastases

Radiologist Workforce Becoming Increasingly Subspecialized

Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011

Non-Hospital-Based Provider-to-Patient Telehealth Use Growing

Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019

Regional Outreach Boosts Female Residency Recruitment

Sustained Smoking Cessation May Delay, Prevent Seropositive RA

AAOS: Supplement Use Low in Patients With Osteoporosis, Hip Fracture

Effect Sizes Uncertain for Meds Versus Placebo in Knee OA

Periodontal Pathogens Linked to Atherosclerosis in RA

Longer Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday May Up Fracture Risk

Cast Immobilization Recommended for Scaphoid Fractures

January 2020 Briefing – Orthopedics

Sling, PT May Be OK for Two-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures

ACR: Age at Psoriasis Onset Sets Course for Psoriatic Arthritis

White House Wants Hospitals, Insurers to Provide Actual Costs of Care

COVID-19-Linked Changes Reported in Rheumatic Disease Patient Care

Limited English Proficiency May Worsen Chronic Disease Outcome

FDA: Patients Should Not Abruptly Stop Taking a Prescribed Opioid

Health Professionals Supportive of Medicinal Cannabis

Head, Facial Injuries From Motorized Scooters on the Rise

FDA: Pulmonary Embolism Risk Up With Tofacitinib 10 mg for RA

Rivaroxaban Prevents VTE After Lower-Limb Surgery

August 2019 Briefing – Orthopedics

ACR: Osteoporosis Underdiagnosed, Undertreated in Older Men

Burnout Symptoms May Up Racial Bias Among Resident Physicians

Amlodipine Better BP Drug for Lower Long-Term Risk for Gout

Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017

Survey: Rheumatic Diseases Pose Routine Challenges

Triclosan Exposure May Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women

Ambient Air Pollution Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Content

Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Cuts Risk for CV Complications

ACR: Opioids Offer Only Minor Pain Relief in Osteoarthritis

Leg Amputation in ESRD Patients Should Prompt Palliative Care Discussion

Longer Bisphosphonate Use May Up Atypical Femur Fracture Risk

ACP Issues Position on Response to Physician Impairment

Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors

Factors Predict Low BMD in Pediatric Blood Cancer Survivors

Considerable Decreases Seen in Health Care Use During COVID-19

Lawnmower Injuries More Common in Children From Rural Areas

Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations

AAOS: Underweight Status Increases Shoulder Arthroplasty Complications

Surgery Superior to Nonoperative Care for Persistent Sciatica

SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV

Peripheral Nervous System Events Not Common in Lupus

U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018

Overweight, Obese Preschoolers Have Higher Risk for Fractures

Antacid Use in First Year of Life Tied to Later Fracture Risk

Most Osteoporosis Guidelines Do Not Discuss Patient Choices

Bone Health in Older Adults Not Improved by High-Dose Vitamin D

U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care

Spending on Primary Care Continues to Lag in the U.S.

Operative Treatment Seems Most Effective for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis

May 2020 Briefing – Rheumatology

Study Estimates Prevalence of Lupus in the U.S.

Gastric Bypass Tied to Higher Fracture Risk Versus Gastric Band

2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities

Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management

Bone Quality Linked to Complications After Spinal Fusion

Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease

Factors Examined for Time to First Rx for Biologic DMARD in RA

Automated Alarm IDs Inpatients at Risk for Sudden Decline

Tofacitinib Benefits Sustained for Two Years in Patients With RA

ACR Issues Position Statements on Drug Pricing, Step Therapy

Prevalence of Low Back Pain About 26.4 Percent in U.S. Workers

Risk for Adverse Events Up With Low-Dose Methotrexate

Seriously Ill Medicare Beneficiaries Face Financial Hardship

Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads

Yoga May Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Severity

High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties

Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds

Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis

Affordable Care Act Reduced Income Inequality in United States

Considerable Number of Patients Receive Surprise Hospital Charges

Spending Up With Treatment in Hospital-Owned Practices

Author Conflicts of Interest May Influence Cannabidiol Conclusions

MRI Findings Predict Shoulder Stiffness in Rotator Cuff Tear

Trump Admin Announces Plan to Allow Drug Imports From Canada

FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries

Physical Activity May Lower Postmenopausal Fracture Risk

Four Weeks of Active TENS Beneficial for Fibromyalgia

eScooter-Related Injuries Have Increased Over Time

FDA Permits Marketing of Test to Detect Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Marketing of Opioids Linked to Increased OD Mortality

High-Risk Surgical Patients Benefit From Teaching Hospitals

Sledding-Related Injuries Decreased From 2008 to 2017

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

More Than One in Four Seniors Reported Falling in Past Year

Recruitment Satisfactory for Foreign-Educated Health Providers

U.S. Health Care Spending Increased 4.6 Percent in 2019

FDA: Gout Drug Uloric Increases Risk of Death

Opioid Safety Initiative Can Decrease Opioid Prescriptions

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