FDA Expands Use of Botox and Dysport for Pediatric Spasticity
The FDA has approved the expanded use of Botox® for the treatment of spasticity in pediatric patients aged ≥2 years, including those with lower limb spasticity caused by cerebral palsy.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Physically Demanding Jobs May Raise Risk for Knee Osteoarthritis
The odds of knee osteoarthritis are increased in association with heavy physically demanding occupations and occupational activities.
Chronic Opioid Use May be More Prevalent in Comorbid RA, Obesity
Evidence suggests that the prevalence of chronic opioid use among patients with RA has increased over the last decade.
FDA to Review Tanezumab, a First-in-Class Treatment for Osteoarthritis Pain
The FDA has accepted for review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for tanezumab 2.5mg administered subcutaneously for moderate to severe OA pain.
Opioid Prescriptions for Musculoskeletal Conditions Increase Patient Satisfaction
The researchers found that 13.1% of patients with musculoskeletal conditions were opioid users, and those using prescribed opioids were more likely to be highly satisfied with their care.
Trigger Point Injection Effective for Pelvic Floor Spasm in Men
Trigger point injection as an adjunct to physical therapy is well tolerated and improves symptoms of pelvic floor muscle spasm in approximately 50% of patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Additional Tool for Juvenile Dermatomyositis Diagnosis: Muscle MRI
Muscle MRI may complement a physician’s objective assessment in juvenile dermatomyositis, although negative MRI findings should not preclude treatment continuation.
Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Tension-Type Headache
A relationship may be present between serum vitamin D levels and chronic tension-type headaches.
Updated Psoriatic Arthritis Outcome Measures Offer Greater Inclusion of Patient Concerns
Outcome measurement tools for psoriatic arthritis have been updated by the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
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