The FDA has approved a combination of amlodipine and celecoxib, which may lower serum creatinine, for treating osteoarthritis pain and hypertension…
Effect of Diet & Sodium Intake on Serum Uric Acid
Serum uric acid (UA) is an important factor in the causal pathway for gout. It has also been implicated as a potential risk factor and/or mediator of cardiovascular disease outcomes and mortality in a large number of observational studies. Although many of the clinical trials targeting serum UA reduction have focused on pharmacologic interventions, diet…
Systemic Corticosteroid Usage in Stage 4 Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Could Offer Little Benefit, Pose Significant Health Risk
Depending on stage, severity and rate of progression of disease, systemic corticosteroids are commonly used to treat pulmonary sarcoidosis. However, a review of the literature suggests they have limited usefulness in advanced stage IV pulmonary sarcoidosis. Once sarcoidosis has advanced to this degree, steroid use may unnecessarily expose a patient to life-threatening complications, as demonstrated…
Treating Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia Could Lower Risk of Developing Chronic Conditions
When uric acid becomes elevated in the human body, a variety of problems can develop, most notably gout—a painful, inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystal deposition in joints. Chronically elevated uric acid can also lead to painful kidney stones. The majority of patients found to have hyperuricemia, however, never go on to develop gout…
Why Rheumatologists Should Focus on Patients’ Cardiovascular Health
Baseball is a great sport. It’s fascinating to watch the evolving duel between pitcher and batter. As the former employs their remarkably powerful and versatile rotator cuff and forearm flexor muscles to hurl blazing pitches, the latter engages their exceptionally honed hand–eye neural link to make contact with the ball. Baseball is the ultimate summertime…
Combo Drug for Arthritis & Hypertension Meets Goal in Phase 3 Study
(Reuters)—Kitov Pharmaceuticals Holdings Ltd. said on Tuesday its lead drug, KIT-302, met the main goal of a late-stage study, reducing pain without increasing the risk of heart diseases in patients with osteoarthritis. Israel-based Kitov says its drug does not need to be labeled with health warnings, but will instead say it reduces the risk of…
Better Blood Pressure Screening Needed to Manage Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study finds hypertensive patients with RA less likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than non-RA patients
Serum Uric Acid May Be Link between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
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.
Dermatology Case Answer B: September
Foot rash on man with hypertension
Dermatology Case Question: September
Test your diagnostic knowledge with this case of foot rash on a patient with hypertension