Rheumatology Network Newsletter

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High Hospital Readmission Rates for Gout-Related Cardiovascular Events

While gout does not increase the risk of death post-acute coronary syndrome, a new study suggests it may increase an individual’s risk for readmission after heart failure, as well as the number of days he or she will spend on the hospital.

Severe Psoriasis Associated with Increased Risk of Advanced Liver Fibrosis

Patients with severe psoriasis are also at a significant increase for developing advanced liver fibrosis, new research shows.

Monthly Health Quiz: Effective Biologics, Inherited Conditions, Sexual Health

In this month's health quiz, we revisit some of our most popular articles published in recent weeks. This includes news reports on the safety and efficacy of baricitinib, upadacitinib effectiveness as monotherapy, inherited rheumatoid arthritis and our most popular story from this month: The sexual health of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

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