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Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn’t

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

May 08, 2023
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More Evidence Links Parkinson's With Autoimmune Disease

Exact mechanism remains speculative, however

May 01, 2023
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Thumbs Down From FDA Panel on Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Members unimpressed with efficacy, safety data

Apr 21, 2023
FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.
FDA Staff Still Skeptical of Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting

Apr 18, 2023
FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.
The Drug Company That Prospered Without Creating Any Drugs

A look at Horizon Therapeutics' tactics

Apr 16, 2023
The Horizon Therapeutics logo on the headquarters building in Dublin, Ireland.
Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Gout

Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial

Apr 14, 2023
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FDA Clears Shock-Absorbing Implant for Refractory Knee OA

MISHA Knee System indicated for medial knee osteoarthritis not advanced enough for arthroplasty

Apr 12, 2023
FDA MARKETING MISHA Knee System over a computer rending of the device.
Make the Diagnosis: Complex Wrist Pain Shucks

A 49-year-old man presented to the doctor with complaints of ulnar-sided wrist pain, joint stiffness, and decreased grip strength that had developed over 2 months.

Apr 12, 2023
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Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk

Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear

Mar 29, 2023
 A photo a man with atopic dermatitis on his forearms.
RA in Remission? Stopping DMARDs May Be OK

Provocative new data from ARCTIC REWIND

Mar 28, 2023
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Revolving Door in OR Makes Surgeries Less Efficient

Intraoperative staff swaps tied to longer operative time for hip, knee replacements

Mar 22, 2023
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Tofacitinib May Reduce Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease in RA Patients

Retrospective study shows a 69% lower risk with tofacitinib compared with adalimumab

Mar 21, 2023
A photo of a bottle of Xeljanz tablets over a CT image of a patient with interstitial lung disease.
Docs' Liking for Knee Injection Tied to Industry Payments

Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100

Mar 20, 2023
A photo of a person about to receive a hyaluronic acid injection in their knee.
Old Diabetes Drug May Help Stave off Osteoarthritis

Metformin-treated patients fared better than sulfonylurea users

Mar 20, 2023
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