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Diagnosis Trajectories Aid in Predicting Disease Progression

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 31, 2014

Gout important to progression of cardiovascular diseases in research analyzing ordered diagnoses of key conditions

Fibromyalgia Pain Associated with Changes in Brain Connectivity

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 25, 2014

Research suggests weakened sensory cortex connectivity extending beyond the traditional somatosensory domain may contribute to pain associated with fibromyalgia

Serum Uric Acid May Be Link between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 18, 2014

New research has shown elevated levels of serum uric acid in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular events in patients with severe OSA.

Backlog Slows Medicare Appeals Process for Hospitals, Physicians

Richard Quinn | July 11, 2014

Recovery Audit Program brings in record number of appeals, clogs system

Orexin’s Yin/Yang Functions Regulate Bone Remodeling

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 3, 2014

Working both to support bone formation and suppress it, a new study reveals orexin neuropeptides are essential regulators of skeletal homeostasis

Aggregated Neutrophils Limit Inflammation

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | June 30, 2014

A new study suggests understanding this antiinflammatory pathway may lead to new immunomodulatory therapy for resolving inflammation

Medical Marijuana Use by Rheumatology Patients Needs Closer Look

Richard Quinn | June 20, 2014

Study calls for more research into drug’s safety, side effects before rheumatologists prescribe pot to patients with chronic pain

ADA2 Mutation Connects Vascular Pathology to Immunodeficiency

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | June 13, 2014

Two new studies that examine the effects of a genetic defect in adenosine deaminase 2 may advance a gene-based definition of vasculopathy

Hospitalists Gain Insight on Signs, Symptoms of Infection Among Inpatients on Biologic Drugs

Richard Quinn | June 6, 2014

Rheumatologist at Society of Hospital Medicine conference provides treatment recommendations for hospital patients with rheumatic disease

Treg Cells May Orchestrate Muscle Repair after Injury

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | May 30, 2014

New research shows the accumulation of regulatory T cells in damaged muscle corresponds with a switch in the myeloid cell infiltrate from a proinflammatory to a proregenerative phenotype.