June 13, 2025

JAK Inhibitors Show No Increased Cancer Risk

New real-world data show no significant rise in overall cancer incidence with JAK inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis patients, though skin cancer monitoring remains important.

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June 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: 6 Foot Moves Possibly Worth Prescribing

Strong feet, smarter carbs, test kits, and tea—this roundup’s got range.

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June 12, 2025

Gene Variants Linked to CPPD Risk

A large genetic study in U.S. veterans has identified ENPP1 and RNF144B as genes associated with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, suggesting potential for targeted treatment approaches.

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June 12, 2025

Circulating miR-126-3p Linked to Knee OA

Plasma levels of miR-126-3p are elevated in radiographic knee osteoarthritis and may attenuate disease severity by reducing angiogenesis.

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June 12, 2025

DMARD Therapy Linked to Less Pain Sensitivity

Improvements in pressure pain thresholds were associated with reductions in disease activity.

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June 10, 2025

New Guidelines Challenge BMI Thresholds for Knee Surgery

ACR/AAHKS guideline conditionally recommends against delaying total knee arthroplasty based solely on BMI, prompting debate among orthopedic specialists.

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June 10, 2025

New Tool May Identify Patients at High Risk of Developing RA

New criteria may aid in identifying patients with joint pain who are at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, enabling earlier intervention and better trial recruitment.

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June 06, 2025

Shifting Views Linked to Fewer Joint Surgeries, Study 

A Swedish study found that patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis who became unwilling to have joint replacement after a 3-month education and exercise program were significantly less likely to undergo surgery over the next several years.

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June 06, 2025

New Global Criteria Define Pediatric Bone Disease

An international team developed and validated the first global classification criteria for pediatric chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis, offering a standardized tool to improve research and diagnosis.

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