Knee OA warning for ‘weekend warriors’
Too much activity might be as harmful as too little, new research suggests.
Tag: Rheumatology
Did taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 harm patients?
A study of reported adverse drug reactions suggests use of the contentious coronavirus treatment is linked to an increase in fatalities.
Genetic tests reveal the cause of a patient’s alarming symptoms
A life-threatening presentation in a patient in his 30s prompts genetic screening for the potential cause.
ADHD has links to maternal autoimmune diseases: Aussie study
Evidence is mounting that inflammatory responses are involved in neurodevelopmental disorders, researchers say.
New febuxostat trial douses cardiovascular alarm
Investigators hope results from the FAST trial will lead to a rethink of boxed warnings on the drug.
Study reassures on COVID-19 threat to rheumatology patients
Concern over elevated odds of severe disease might be unfounded, conference told.
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AusDoc has launched a new series of conference newsletters to help you stay up-to-date.
Persistent joint pain in a rare case of plant thorn synovitis
A patient's green fingers turn out to be an uncommon cause of her pain.
Australia takes second place in world for gout
Global incidence of the disease has increased "alarmingly" especially in developed nations, reveals Aussie-led study.
Is this a future treatment for osteoarthritis?
The interleukin-1-beta finding is 'intriguing' and worth further study: editorial.
