Rheumatology

QUIZ: How much do you know about the latest ‘practice-changing’ research?
PEER (Patients, Experience, Evidence, Research), a Canadian primary-care group, has published a list of top papers from last year that are relevant to primary care. Find out if you’re current with recent findings that could influence your practice!
Endometriosis and autoimmune diseases genetically linked: study
Women with endometriosis are more at risk of developing autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions, found a study from the U.K.

POP QUIZ: Hydroxychloroquine safety in rheumatology

The Canadian Rheumatology Association has updated its position statement on the safety of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatic diseases.
Hydroxychloroquine safety when used to treat rheumatic diseases

Canadian Rheumatology Association updates information on ocular toxicity monitoring and provides reassurance on cardiac safety at usual rheumatologic therapeutic doses.
Drug for severe acne may increase the risk of sacroiliitis

A Health Canada safety review finds a possible link between isotretinoin use and the risk of sacroiliitis.
Can infrequent zoledronate dosing in early postmenopause prevent fractures?

Study examines zoledronate dosing at baseline and at five years to determine effects on vertebral fracture prevention in early postmenopausal women.
New product: Tyenne

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for December.
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with changes in the intestinal microbiome

The presence of certain antibodies and bacteria in the microbiome could signal the onset of the disease well before the first symptoms appear.
Semaglutide may benefit patients with knee osteoarthritis pain and obesity

Multicentre trial shows semaglutide reduces body weight, knee pain and analgesic use, and improves physical function in patients with obesity and knee osteoarthritis pain.
NEW PRODUCT: Nordimet

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for September.

QUIZ: How much do you know about the latest ‘practice-changing’ research?

Endometriosis and autoimmune diseases genetically linked: study

POP QUIZ: Hydroxychloroquine safety in rheumatology

Hydroxychloroquine safety when used to treat rheumatic diseases

Drug for severe acne may increase the risk of sacroiliitis

Can infrequent zoledronate dosing in early postmenopause prevent fractures?

New product: Tyenne

Rheumatoid arthritis associated with changes in the intestinal microbiome

Semaglutide may benefit patients with knee osteoarthritis pain and obesity

NEW PRODUCT: Nordimet