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Five Stories From ACR 2016
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Healio Rheumatology features five stories from the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. More of Healio Rheumatology’s live coverage, including video interviews with researchers, can be found by clicking here.
Talks focus on the nuances of fibromyalgia management
WASHINGTON — Two comprehensive presentations here at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting sought to categorize the myriad of pain-related, functional and depressive disorders experienced by patients with fibromyalgia. Read More.
ACR/AAHKS present guidelines for perioperative management of antirheumatic drugs in hip, knee replacement
WASHINGTON — The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), presented joint guidelines for perioperative management of antirheumatic medication use for patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement. Read More.
Hydroxychloroquine found ineffective for patients with hand OA
WASHINGTON — Hydroxychloroquine was ineffective for reducing symptoms and radiographic progression in patients with moderate to severe hand pain and osteoarthritis (OA), according to data presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Read More.
Biomarker algorithm may predict lupus treatment response
WASHINGTON — The renal activity in lupus urinary biomarker algorithm can predict treatment response, according to data presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Read More.
Homocysteine treatment improved urine protein/creatinine ratio in patients with lupus
WASHINGTON — Treatment of high homocysteine levels improved the urine protein/creatinine ratio in patients with lupus, according to data presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Read More.