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Risk for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases higher in areas with air pollution
Exposure to fine particulate matter — specifically particles 2.5 µm or less in diameter, or PM2.5 — in the air signals a higher risk for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
In FH, women treated less aggressively than men
In a cohort of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, women were less likely than men to receive high-intensity treatment and reach LDL goals, according to data presented at the National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions.
Influenza vaccine uptake ‘suboptimal’ in adults with early rheumatoid arthritis
Influenza vaccination coverage in adults with early rheumatoid arthritis in Canada remains “suboptimal,” according to data published in ACR Open Rheumatology.
Older children, those with high ferritin at greater risk for severe MIS-C after COVID-19
Older children and those with ferritin levels greater than 500 µg/L are at highest risk for severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children resulting in ICU admission after COVID-19, according to data published in CMAJ.
Novel programs needed to improve transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care
A qualitative study published Diabetic Medicine highlighted the need for novel programs to improve the transition from pediatric to adult care for type 1 diabetes.
Deep learning identifies patients who respond to DMTs for primary progressive MS
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Input of baseline characteristics into deep learning machines can reveal subgroups of patients who respond to disease-modifying therapies for primary progressive MS, per a presentation at the ACTRIMS Forum.
'Paucity of data,' no guidance on induced abortion in patients with rheumatic diseases
Significant knowledge and research gaps are making it difficult to provide evidence-based recommendations on induced abortion to patients with rheumatic disease, according to a review article published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Experts provide top takeaways from the virtual CHEST Annual Meeting
Healio presents highlights from the virtual CHEST Annual Meeting, which was held Oct. 17 to 20.
Score may predict which patients with epilepsy should get SEEG
First wave of COVID-19 in Canada magnified incidence of anorexia nervosa
The initial surge of the COVID-19 pandemic uncovered a rise in diagnoses of and hospitalizations for anorexia nervosa in both children and adolescents, per a cross-sectional study from Canada published in JAMA Network Open Pediatrics.