Rheumatology
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Steroid injection effective for hip pain
Steroid injections provide effective pain relief and enable improved movement for up to four months for adults with hip osteoarthritis, researchers report today. Read more
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Air pollution could raise autoimmune risk
Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise the risk of developing autoimmune disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Major progress in osteoarthritis research
A major step forward has been made in understanding genetic risk factors in osteoarthritis, researchers have reported. Read more
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Men’s fertility affected by arthritis diagnosis
Men’s fertility may be affected if they are diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis before or during peak reproductive years, according to new Dutch research published today. Read more
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COVID vaccine effective with rituximab
COVID-19 vaccination can effectively produce antibodies in patients on rituximab treatment, according to a new European study. Read more
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Plasma jabs no use for Achilles pain
A new study has found no benefit for treatment with platelet rich plasma injections for Achilles tendinopathy. Read more
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Children’s risk of developing severe COVID-19 ‘very low’
The risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 is extremely low in children and teenagers, according to the most comprehensive analyses of public health data yet. Read more
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COVID-19 gout treatment trial to include under-50s
A UK COVID-19 trial that is assessing the effectiveness of a common gout drug to help alleviate the virus’s symptoms can now include under-50s, it has been announced. Read more
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Antidepressants ‘ineffective’ for back pain and osteoarthritis
Antidepressant drugs do not provide any benefit for people with back and osteoarthritis pain, according to a review published. Read more
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Prehabilitation needs to be lengthy – study
Older adults should complete a lengthy programme of exercise before undergoing elective surgery to help counteract muscle-wasting effects caused by bed rest, says a UK study published today (21 December 2020). Read more