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July 14, 2023
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‘Knowing what you don’t know’: Education, communication can curb ANA over-testing

‘Knowing what you don’t know’: Education, communication can curb ANA over-testing

Although testing for antinuclear antibodies is widely viewed as an effective screening tool for lupus and other autoimmune diseases, many rheumatologists fear that excessive ANA testing does more harm than good.

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July 12, 2023
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Personal digital program improves outcomes in long COVID, autoimmune disease

Personal digital program improves outcomes in long COVID, autoimmune disease

Patients with autoimmune diseases or long COVID who used a personalized digital care program alongside other non-pharmacologic strategies were more likely to achieve better health-related quality of life scores, according to data.

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June 28, 2023
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VIDEO: Risk factors for developing dry eye

VIDEO: Risk factors for developing dry eye

Healio spoke with I. Paul Singh, MD, about risk factors for developing dry eye, particularly in women.

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April 26, 2023
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VIDEO: Genetic predisposition suggested in stiff-person syndrome

VIDEO: Genetic predisposition suggested in stiff-person syndrome

BOSTON — An evaluation of the Utah Population Health Database showed familial clustering of stiff-person syndrome along with other autoimmune diseases, Justin Abbatemarco, MD, said at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

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April 21, 2023
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New faces to bring expertise on biosimilars, complex diseases to CCR-East 2023

New faces to bring expertise on biosimilars, complex diseases to CCR-East 2023

A collection of new presenters will be speaking at the 2023 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East, covering biosimilars and complex diseases under the rheumatology umbrella, including sarcoidosis and Sjögren’s syndrome.

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March 10, 2023
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Top in rheumatology: Osteoarthritis treatment; COVID-19’s impact on rheumatic diseases

Top in rheumatology: Osteoarthritis treatment; COVID-19’s impact on rheumatic diseases

With the continued absence of reliable disease-modifying treatments for osteoarthritis, health care providers continue to encourage patients to focus on exercise and wellness.

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February 10, 2023
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Top in rheumatology: Alzheimer’s as an autoimmune disease; rheumatoid arthritis triggers

Top in rheumatology: Alzheimer’s as an autoimmune disease; rheumatoid arthritis triggers

Conceptualizing Alzheimer’s disease as an autoimmune disease of the brain rather than a brain disorder could change the way future treatments are developed, according to a recent paper published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

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February 01, 2023
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Top news of January: Eating patterns and weight loss, CV effects of hydration and more

Top news of January: Eating patterns and weight loss, CV effects of hydration and more

Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the most read cardiology news of January 2022.

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January 08, 2023
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Autoimmune disorders associated with AF risk

Autoimmune disorders associated with AF risk

Autoimmune disorders were associated with elevated atrial fibrillation risk, particularly in women, according to a study published in EP Europace.

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October 27, 2022
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‘Rare’ type 3 autoimmune pancreatitis results in rapid pancreatic atrophy

‘Rare’ type 3 autoimmune pancreatitis results in rapid pancreatic atrophy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Type 3 autoimmune pancreatitis led to rapid pancreatic atrophy and functional endocrine failure despite steroid therapy or immune checkpoint inhibitor withdrawal, a researcher reported at ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

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