Gary Rothbard, MD

The results of 2 randomized controlled trials showed that filgotinib improved quality of life when given in combination with methotrexate or as monotherapy in rheumatoid arthritis.

In patients with knee osteoarthritis, high pain levels and low pressure pain thresholds at baseline predicted worse pain outcomes after total knee replacement surgery, but did not predict outcomes after nonsurgical interventions.

The proposal addresses inappropriate ICD-10-CM coding options for withdrawal from opioids, sedatives, or stimulants.