Rheumatology Network's Top 5: September 3, 2021
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Rheumatology Network's highlights from the week ending September 3, 2021.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: COVID-19 Booster Dose
Booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for many patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Test your knowledge on who is eligible for a booster and how it should be administered with this quiz.
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FDA Announces Black Box Warnings for Certain JAK Inhibitors
The move comes amid delays in FDA approvals for multiple JAK inhibitors for the treatment of rheumatic conditions.
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms More Common in Patients With Postacute COVID-19 Syndrome
Clinical features of fibromyalgia are more common in participants who had postacute COVID-19 syndrome.
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Patients With Polymyalgia Rheumatica Have Higher Rates of Long-term Glucocorticoid Use
“Although the international recommendations and the wide consensus that glucocorticoids should be used as shorter as possible (ideally by 1–2 years), a high rate of prolonged steroid treatment is still recorded in the management of PMR,” investigators stated.
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Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis Less Likely to Engage in Physical Activity
"Physical activity and exercise have been shown to improve general well-being and reduce cardiovascular disease risk in the general population," investigators stated. "Despite these recommendations, studies show that levels of PA are reduced among patients with axial spondyloarthritis.”
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