Rheumatology Network Newsletter

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Osteoarthritis Patients Still Waiting on Better Treatments

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients report having similar pain levels in the beginning, but by six months, osteoarthritis patients say their pain is worse. This suggests a need for more effective osteoarthritis treatments, say researchers writing in Arthritis & Rheumatology. In this Q&A, the study’s lead author, Theodore Pincus, M.D., of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, shares his findings with us.

Hyaluronic Acid For Knee Osteoarthritis

Intra-articular hyaluronic acid may be suitable as treatment for knee osteoarthritis, a review shows. The findings are inconsistent with many of the clinical guidelines.

Pain Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis: What’s Adequate—and Appropriate?

Scroll through the slides for a review of the many options available to help reduce pain and improve function.

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