Musculoskeletal Pain

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Post-Hip Fracture Mortality Higher in Patients Living Alone

Hip fracture patients who live alone have higher mortality than those living with a partner.

CDC: Anaphylaxis Cases/Million Doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Reported

Researchers determined there were 21 cases of anaphylaxis after receipt of the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the United States.

Inclusion of Pain in the Assessment of Early RA Disease Status

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Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers assessed the possibility of integrating pain, fatigue, and physical function in the evaluation of disease status in early rheumatoid arthritis.

Bone Quality Linked to Complications After Spinal Fusion

Abnormalities of trabecular and cortical microarchitecture are associated with skeletal complications in the 6 months following spinal fusion surgery.

Unmet Pain Management Needs Evident in Axial Spondyloarthritis

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators compared differences in pain reports between patients with ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis to assess how pain sensitivity was associated with disease and health outcomes.

Daytime Physical Activity May Affect Sleep in Comorbid Fibromyalgia and Insomnia

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Emily Pond

Patients with fibromyalgia suffer from chronic pain, which limits physical activity and is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the relationship between physical activity, pain, and sleep is unclear.

COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 300,000 as Vaccine Rollout Begins in the United States

The number of Americans killed by COVID-19 topped 300,000, the same day the country launched a massive vaccination campaign to curb the spread of COVID-19.

NSAID Use Among US Adults With Cardiovascular Disease Examined

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Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Trends in NSAID use among patients with cardiovascular disease show that use has declined over time but in a subset of patients it remains routine.

Glucosamine Supplement for Arthritis Linked to Lower Mortality

Regular intake of glucosamine/chondroitin is associated with lower all-cause and CVD mortality among US adults.

High Doses of Fasinumab May Improve Chronic Low Back Pain in Patients With Inadequately Controlled Pain

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Brandon May

Fasinumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody, may offer relief for people with chronic low back pain that has not responded to treatment.