Do patients practicing sun-protection behaviours need to worry about negative effects on bone health?A new study finds no decrease in bone mineral density or increase in osteoporotic fractures. Incidence of total joint arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis declines in biologics era BC study finds significant reductions in total hip and knee replacements after introduction of biologics in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Canadian studies to examine COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in cancer, immunodeficiency and more The Ottawa Hospital launches four national studies funded by Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force. New U.S. guidance on pharmacologic management of rheumatoid arthritis Recommendations for use of various types of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and glucocorticoids, including use in certain high-risk populations. Arthritis patients and COVID-19 vax quiz New American College of Rheumatology guidelines for management of gout Provide advice on optimal use of urate-lowering therapy, treatment of gout flares, lifestyle and other medications Rinvoq: new oral JAK inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis Third drug in this class will soon be marketed in Canada New guidelines for vaccinating patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies for immune-mediated disorders Provide guidance on vaccinating adults receiving immunosuppressive medications and infants following intrauterine exposure to these agents Screen all psoriatic arthritis patients for back joint inflammation: study Therapeutic indication for gout drug Uloric (febuxostat) made stricter in Canada Health Canada changes follow U.S. findings of increased risk of death with febuxostat compared with allopurinol First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
