Novel Calcium Regulation Gene Identified as Having Causal Role in Chronic Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain
A team of researchers conducted a genome-wide association study to gain insight into the genetics of chronic widespread pain
General Rheumatology
Stigma Associated With Poorly Understood Chronic Pain Detrimental to Overall Well-Being
The researchers compared well-being and feelings of stigmatization in people with well understood conditions and in those with less understood condition, fibromyalgia, using daily diaries.
Rates of Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalization Increased Among Patients With Gout, RA, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, and Low Back Pain
The incidence, time trends, and outcomes of alcohol use disorder hospitalizations in patients with gout, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and low back pain were examined.
Rituximab Associated With More Severe COVID-19 in Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Researchers investigated the association between rituximab and severe COVID-19 outcomes in patients with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
ACR Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Managing Patients With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
The American College of Rheumatology updated COVID-19 vaccine clinical guidance to include recommendations regarding medication timing considerations during the management of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Pain Alone Does Not Confer Premature Mortality in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
The researchers investigated whether higher cumulative pain intensity is associated with an excess mortality risk in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Pulse Oximetry: Examining Racial Bias in a Valuable But Flawed Tool
Since pulse oximetry technology was developed in nondiverse populations, racial bias may influence the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings.
What Is the Effect of Telerheumatology on Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Study authors evaluated the effect of telerheumatology and the pandemic on the care of patients in a tertiary outpatient service.
Fibromyalgia Linked to Hypersensitivity to Heat and Auditory Stimuli
The researchers’ hypothesis is that supraspinal augmentation of sensory input, including sound, may represent a hallmark of fibromyalgia.
Low Back Pain and Lumbar Kyphosis Clinically Indicative of Knee Symptoms in Knee OA
The researchers’ objective was to examine the association of low back pain and lumbar kyphosis with 3 functional disabilities and knee symptoms in patients with knee OA.
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