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Diabetes and Poor Diet; Non-Surgical Sciatica Treatment

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Taltz Safety, Efficacy Stay Robust in Spondyloarthritis at 3 Years

Benefits appear durable for patients in a long-term extension

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Phase III Trials Back Bimekizumab for Spondyloarthritis

More good news for novel biologic

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Advent-Themed Exercise; Substance Use and Road Accidents

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Chronic Pain: Opioids No Longer Treatment of Choice

Nondrug therapies increased markedly in wake of 2016 CDC guidance

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Graded Sensorimotor Retraining Improved Chronic Low Back Pain

Randomized trial shows that guided movement sessions can lessen pain

Aug 02, 2022
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Trial: Rinvoq Effective for Biologic-Refractory Ankylosing Spondylitis

Data helped drug to gain recent label expansion

Jul 05, 2022
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Young Rheum Patients Face Big Hurdles at Work

Most report they don't receive necessary accommodations at critical point in career path

Jun 30, 2022
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Opinion
Is Physical Therapy a Solution to the Epidemic of Unnecessary Surgery?

Physical therapy should be considered early on in the treatment conversation

May 23, 2022
A male physical therapist stretches the leg of his mature male patient.
Insurer Sees Improved Treatment for Low Back Pain

"Choosing Wisely" may finally be having an impact

Feb 08, 2022
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Low Back Pain Yields to Water Aerobics

Randomized trial gives popular therapy a boost

Jan 07, 2022
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Virtual Reality for Chronic Back Pain Wins FDA Nod

Immersive system incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy and other techniques

Nov 16, 2021
FDA APPROVED EaseVRx over a photo of a mature man using the device in his home.
No Sex Difference Seen for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Large U.S. study of military personnel questions male predominance

Sep 02, 2021
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Single-Session Skills Class Provides Chronic Pain Relief

Benefits maintained 3 months after treatment

Aug 16, 2021
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Continuing Medical Education

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Taking a Targeted Approach to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of XLH and TIO

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Optimizing the Care of Sjögren's Disease in an Era of Novel Treatment Options

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Breaking Through Barriers to Equitable Access to Psoriasis Care: Insights From Diverse Patients

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Achieving Equitable Access to Quality Psoriatic Arthritis Care: Incorporating Insights From Diverse Patients Into Practice

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Advancing Recognition, Screening, and Diagnosis of XLH and TIO: The Latest Evidence and Patient Perspectives

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Advancing Care Coordination in Systemic Rare Disease: The Latest Evidence and Patient Perspectives

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Updates in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Novel Treatment Options Pave the Way for More Personalized Patient-Centered Care

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Providing Personalized Care for Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis in an Era of New Treatment Options