Real world data show, for PsA, methotrexate effective.(Across
Specialties)
PARIS -- Methotrexate is an effective therapy for psoriatic
arthritis, according to findings from a large Norwegian registry.
The same data that confirm methotrexate's usefulness in
management of . . .
Possible MRSA, anti-TNF therapy link discovered.(Across
Specialties)
PARIS -- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections
have been reported for the first time in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis being treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.
In . . .
TRAF1-C5 locus: hotbed for autoimmune disease?(Across
Specialties)
PARIS -- A newly identified common genetic pathway may underlie
susceptibility to multiple autoimmune diseases, according to Ms. Fina
Kurreeman.
Autoimmune diseases are considered to result from . . .
Sleep apnea increased mortality in 14-year study.(Across
Specialties)
BALTIMORE -- Moderate to severe sleep apnea significantly increased
the risk of all-cause mortality, according to 14 years of follow-up data
from a large community sample.
"Sleep apnea is a . . .
New autoantibody may predict cancer-associated
myositis.(Autoimmunity/Connective Tissue Diseases)
SNOWMASS, COLO.--A novel myositis-specific autoantibody shows
considerable promise for predicting which patients with idiopathic
inflammatory myositis are at increased cancer risk, Dr. Robert . . .
Cutaneous signs of dermatomyositis key to
Dx.(Autoimmunity/Connective Tissue Diseases)
MONTREAL -- Dermatologists can discern the cutaneous features of
dermatomyositis and aid rheumatologists to determine a definitive
diagnosis, often obviating the need for a muscle biopsy.
"We . . .
Scleroderma imposes high economic burden to
patients.(Autoimmunity/Connective Tissue Diseases)
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PARIS -- Scleroderma patients have substantially greater average
annual direct medical costs than do patients with rheumatoid arthritis,
according to a study by the . . .
Behcet's syndrome has unique vasculitis
patterns.(Autoimmunity/Connective Tissue Diseases)
PARIS -- Fully one-quarter of patients with Behcet's syndrome
who experience a large-vessel vascular event will have another within 5
years--and the second is typically more severe than the first.
. . .
On-job exposure discounted in most cases of
Wegener's.(Autoimmunity/Connective Tissue Diseases)
PARIS -- Wegener's granulomatosis does not appear to be
triggered by occupational exposure to inhaled allergens.
The hypothesis that this necrotizing systemic vasculitis of unknown
etiology is . . .
Ethnicity has role in SLE incidence,
manifestations.(Autoimmunity/Connective Tissue Diseases)(Clinical
report)
DESTIN, FLA.--Ethnicity appears to play an important role in the
incidence and clinical manifestations of pediatric systemic lupus
erythematosus, data from a recent study suggest.
Findings from . . .
New recommendations for diabetic foot care issued.(Wound)
A simple protocol can assess the diabetic foot for the presence of
predisposing factors for ulcerations and amputation, and can be used to
guide treatment, according to recommendations developed by . . .
Nephropathy found to predict poor diabetic foot
outcomes.(Wound)(Clinical report)
An initially successful healing rate in patients who were
hospitalized with diabetic foot ulcers did not lead to comparable
long-term outcomes in a prospective study of 94 consecutive patients.
. . .
Skin substitutes useful in deep thermal burns.(Wound)(Clinical
report)
CHICAGO -- The novel skin substitutes Suprathel and Matriderm
resulted in complete healing and excellent functionality in patients
with deep burns in two studies.
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By . . .
Guidelines endorse earlier treatment of HIV.(Infectious
Diseases)
Initial antiretroviral treatment of HW infection in asymptomatic
adults should begin before CD4 cell counts drop below 350/mcL, according
to new treatment guidelines announced at the 2008 . . .
Stewardship program explores antimicrobial use,
resistance.(Infectious Diseases)
BETHESDA, M D. -- The antimicrobial stewardship program at the
health sciences center of West Virginia University, Morgantown, has been
successful in reducing resistance in some pathogens, while . . .
Skin infections in young athletes demand vigilance.(Infectious
Diseases)
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Managing skin infections in young athletes can
be more challenging than in the general pediatric population, because
close physical contact and use of shared equipment can lead . . .
Cleaning products drive antimicrobial resistance.(Infectious
Diseases)(Clinical report)
BETHESDA, MD. -- Use of household cleaning products that contain
benzalkonium chloride may decrease the susceptibility of bacteria to
other antimicrobial ingredients in cleaning products and . . .
Pros and cons of pediatric wart therapy weighed.(Pediatric
Dermatology)(Clinical report)
STANFORD, CALIF. -- Two approved therapies for pediatric warts and
several off-label options each carry advantages and disadvantages that
can help inform treatment selection.
Watchful waiting may . . .
Two ointments show similar efficacy for vitiligo.(Pediatric
Dermatology)(Conference news)
MONTREAL -- Clobetasol propionate and tacrolimus ointments offer
similar efficacy for treatment of pediatric vitiligo, according to a
prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Both . . .
Children receiving quality health care by clinical area.(DATA
WATCH)
Children Receiving Quality Health Care by Clinical Area
Upper respiratory tract infections 92%
Allergic rhinitis 85%
Acne . . .
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