Rheumatology Network Newsletter

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Men, Not Women With Diabetes May Have Higher Chronic Lower Back Pain Risk

Men with diabetes may have a higher risk of subsequently experiencing chronic lower back pain, say researchers writing in BMJ Open this month.

NSAIDs May Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Osteoarthritis

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use contributes substantially to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among patients with osteoarthritis, say researchers writing in Arthritis & Rheumatology last month.

Clinical Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis often experience flares when symptoms and functionality worsen. Predicting flares and preventing them is a key area of research in rheumatoid arthrits (RA). In this quiz, test how familiar you are with recent findings in this area.

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