High neutrophil count ‘predicts systemic sclerosis progression’
Certain basic haematological parameters may be prognostic for mortality, researchers say.
Tag: Rheumatology
Plasma exchange has benefits for ANCA-associated vasculitis: study
The treatment does, however, substantially increase the risk of serious infections, clinicians warn.
Real-world data ‘back long-term anakinra safety’
Paediatric rheumatologists have drawn on a European registry to evaluate adverse events.
Dedicated doctor dies in floodwaters after working at clinic
Rheumatologist Dr Alex Klestov was trying to get home to Brisbane when he was caught in his car in rising waters.
Atypical chest pain provides a diagnostic dilemma
Persistent pain leads a patient to re-present repeatedly and proves to be a challenging diagnostic and management dilemma.
One in four patients switch RA drugs in first year, study shows
Researchers have found that changing up therapies is common because of lack of efficacy.
Trial confirms excess cancer risk with tofacitinib
Safety trial was mandated after clinicians noted an increased incidence among patients.
Low-dose opioid–analgesic combo effective in osteoarthritis: review
Researchers say it’s debatable if single-ingredient opioids are appropriate for managing these patients.
What’s behind this patient’s dry cough?
Jaxon, a 44-year-old police officer, presents with a chronic dry cough, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, left-sided pleuritic chest pain and a recent low-gra…
Allopurinol safe for gout patients with kidney disease
The drug is not linked to increased mortality in patients who also have chronic kidney disease, primary disease study shows.
