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Therapeutic HCQ Levels Linked With Fewer Hospitalizations in Lupus
10/18/2024
Nonadherence to receiving hydroxychloroquine is associated with a 3-fold higher risk of lupus-related hospitalization.
Nonadherence to receiving hydroxychloroquine is associated with a 3-fold higher risk of lupus-related hospitalization.
Nonadherence to receiving...
10/18/2024
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Lupus and IBD Share Microbiome Features
10/18/2024
Researchers identified distinct microbial signatures with significant overlaps between systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers identified distinct microbial signatures with significant overlaps between systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers identified distinct...
10/18/2024
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Car-T Cell Treatment in Refractory Autoimmune Disease
07/12/2024
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows long-term safety and efficacy in 3 different autoimmune diseases.
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows long-term safety and efficacy in 3 different autoimmune diseases.
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows...
07/12/2024
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Ultraprocessed Food Intake and SLE Incidence Among Women
07/12/2024
Sugar- and artificially sweetened-beverages were among the key contributors to heightened risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sugar- and artificially sweetened-beverages were among the key contributors to heightened risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sugar- and artificially...
07/12/2024
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ACR Workgroup Recommends Annual Screening for Depression, Physical Function Among Patients With SLE
02/28/2024
New quality measures aim to address gaps and inequities in symptom recognition, care, and disease management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
New quality measures aim to address gaps and inequities in symptom recognition, care, and disease management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
New quality measures aim to...
02/28/2024
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Lupus May Lower COVID-19 Vaccine Antibody Response
01/05/2024
Recent research determined the effect of immunosuppressive drugs on SARS–CoV-2 vaccine response among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Recent research determined the effect of immunosuppressive drugs on SARS–CoV-2 vaccine response among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Recent research determined the...
01/05/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Chronic Conditions
11/13/2023
Research presented at ACR Convergence assessed the impact of social determinants of health on patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Research presented at ACR Convergence assessed the impact of social determinants of health on patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Research presented at ACR...
11/13/2023
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Disparities Examined Among Patients With SLE and COVID-19 Outcomes
06/22/2023
Researchers sought to determine if an association exists between outcomes of COVID-19 and the race or ethnicity of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Researchers sought to determine if an association exists between outcomes of COVID-19 and the race or ethnicity of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Researchers sought to determine...
06/22/2023
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Immunosuppressant Withdrawal
01/03/2023
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue...
01/03/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Insufficient Sleep Associated with Increased Risk of SLE
10/25/2022
Sleep deprivation was linked to increased risk of not just systemic lupus erythematosus but also a host of other concomitant issues such as depression and body pain.
Sleep deprivation was linked to increased risk of not just systemic lupus erythematosus but also a host of other concomitant issues such as depression and body pain.
Sleep deprivation was linked to...
10/25/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Conference Coverage
Increased Risk, Worse Outcomes of Pancreatitis Among Patients with SLE
05/23/2022
Researchers found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had worse outcomes of pancreatitis, as well as a slightly increased risk of acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis.
Researchers found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had worse outcomes of pancreatitis, as well as a slightly increased risk of acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis.
Researchers found that patients...
05/23/2022
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Quizzes

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Immunosuppressant Withdrawal
01/03/2023
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue...
01/03/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Are Patients With SLE at Increased Risk of COVID-19?
04/14/2021
Rheumatologists encourage patients to continue safe practices in preventing COVID-19 infection, but are patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at an increased risk of the virus?
Rheumatologists encourage patients to continue safe practices in preventing COVID-19 infection, but are patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at an increased risk of the virus?
Rheumatologists encourage...
04/14/2021
Autoimmune
Challenges in Managing Lupus Nephritis
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Challenges in Managing Lupus Nephritis
03/09/2021
While advances in treatment offer hope, risk factors need more research to improve outcomes.
While advances in treatment offer hope, risk factors need more research to improve outcomes.
While advances in treatment...
03/09/2021
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Pop Quiz: Lupus Nephritis
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Pop Quiz: Lupus Nephritis
01/03/2020
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the...
01/03/2020
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Lupus Nephritis
10/03/2019
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the...
10/03/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Lupus
05/28/2019
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Test your knowledge on the chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans by taking our short quiz based on facts from the Lupus Foundation of America.
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Test your knowledge on the chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans by taking our short quiz based on facts from the Lupus Foundation of America.
May is Lupus Awareness Month....
05/28/2019
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Quiz: Lupus Nephritis Among Racial and Ethnic Groups
02/17/2011
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or ethnic group is most likely to develop lupus nephritis?Better luck next timeFor more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.Great job!For more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or ethnic group is most likely to develop lupus nephritis?Better luck next timeFor more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.Great job!For more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or...
02/17/2011
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NSAIDs and axSpA
08/30/2024
Is there any association between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?a) No, there is no evidence that NSAID use increases the risk of CVD on patients with...
Is there any association between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?a) No, there is no evidence that NSAID use increases the risk of CVD on patients with...
Is there any association between...
08/30/2024
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Demographics of axSpA
08/07/2024
What demographic characteristics are typical of patients with axial spondyloarthritis? Learn more when you take our quick quiz!
What demographic characteristics are typical of patients with axial spondyloarthritis? Learn more when you take our quick quiz!
What demographic characteristics...
08/07/2024
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Body Mass Index and the Risk of Rheumatic Diseases
03/14/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

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Is obesity a risk and severity factor among patients with rheumatic conditions? Or does weight have no bearing on autoimmune disorders? Find out with one quick question!
Is obesity a risk and severity factor among patients with rheumatic conditions? Or does weight have no bearing on autoimmune disorders? Find out with one quick question!
Is obesity a risk and severity...
03/14/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Quiz: Predictors of Psoriatic Arthritis
02/22/2024
Researchers developed the Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Estimation Tool (PRESTO) to predict the 1- and 5-year risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers developed the Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Estimation Tool (PRESTO) to predict the 1- and 5-year risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers developed the...
02/22/2024
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Quiz
Quiz: Managing Gout Flare-ups
02/06/2024
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge on gout, a form of arthritis typically characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge on gout, a form of arthritis typically characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.
Take a quick quiz to test your...
02/06/2024
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Fracture Risks in Axial Spondyloarthritis
02/01/2024
A retrospective cohort study identified 1426 adults with prevalent ankylosing spondylitis. Do you know the characteristic with the highest odds ratio to fractures among these patients? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
A retrospective cohort study identified 1426 adults with prevalent ankylosing spondylitis. Do you know the characteristic with the highest odds ratio to fractures among these patients? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
A retrospective cohort study...
02/01/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Axial Spondyloarthritis and Age
01/12/2024
Patients in which age group are most commonly affected by axial spondyloarthritis? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Patients in which age group are most commonly affected by axial spondyloarthritis? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Patients in which age group are...
01/12/2024
Autoimmune
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Quiz: Fractures Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
12/30/2023
Researchers found some key factors responsible for higher odds of fracture among older patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Researchers found some key factors responsible for higher odds of fracture among older patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Researchers found some key...
12/30/2023
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Quiz: Mortality Among Patients With AS and nr-axSpA
12/29/2023
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers found differences in...
12/29/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Treatment for Nonrad axSpA
12/04/2023
What do current professional guidelines advise for first-line treatment of axial diseases? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
What do current professional guidelines advise for first-line treatment of axial diseases? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
What do current professional...
12/04/2023
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Podcasts

Podcasts
Swamy Venuturupalli, MD and Katja Reuter, PhD on Twitter as a Research Tool for Lupus
04/25/2022
Drs Venuturupalli and Reuter discuss their latest research into whether Twitter can be a source of patient information.
Drs Venuturupalli and Reuter discuss their latest research into whether Twitter can be a source of patient information.
Drs Venuturupalli and Reuter...
04/25/2022
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More Diverse Clinical Trials Can Lead to Improved Outcomes in Lupus
12/10/2018
Dr Saira Sheikh from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the lack of diversity in Lupus clinical trials, the new ACR partnership aimed at increasing access to trials for minorities, the overall impact on the...
Dr Saira Sheikh from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the lack of diversity in Lupus clinical trials, the new ACR partnership aimed at increasing access to trials for minorities, the overall impact on the...
Dr Saira Sheikh from University...
12/10/2018
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Misti Paudel
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Misti Paudel, PhD, on Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
08/12/2024
Dr Paudel reviews research she and colleagues conducted to validate the EULAR definition of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis, and differences among patients with difficult-to-treat RA versus those with controlled disease.
Dr Paudel reviews research she and colleagues conducted to validate the EULAR definition of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis, and differences among patients with difficult-to-treat RA versus those with controlled disease.
Dr Paudel reviews research she...
08/12/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Vikas Majithia
Podcast
Vikas Majithia, MD, and Ronald Butendieck, MD, on the Continuing Challenges of Gout
06/20/2024
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck...
06/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Drs Bryant England and Ben Smith on Integrative Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis
04/08/2024
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this podcast, Drs England and...
04/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dr Shari Lipner
Podcast
Could Isolated Nail Psoriasis Predict Psoriatic Arthritis?
03/27/2024
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36...
03/27/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Jeff Sparks
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Risk Factors for Repeat COVID-19 Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases
03/14/2024
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research...
03/14/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Neal Birnbam
Podcast
Neal Birnbaum, MD, on CMS Prior Authorization Rule Update
03/08/2024
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the...
03/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on the Nosology of Long COVID
02/29/2024
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the...
02/29/2024
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Interstitial Lung Disease and Esophageal Disorders: When Specialties Work Together
01/23/2024
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita...
01/23/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dr Patricia Katz
Podcast
SARS‐CoV‐2 Vaccination Among Immunocompromised Patients Helps Mental Health
01/22/2024
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on...
01/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Matthew Baker
Podcast
Matthew Baker, MD, on the Association of Osteoarthritis With Atopic Dermatitis
01/19/2024
Dr Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
Dr Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
Dr Baker discusses research...
01/19/2024
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04/26/2022
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
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Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH, on Vaccinations in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
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Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH, on Vaccinations in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
02/03/2020
In this video, Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of vaccinations among individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, the potential for poor outcomes if patients do not follow a vaccination schedule, and more.
In this video, Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of vaccinations among individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, the potential for poor outcomes if patients do not follow a vaccination schedule, and more.
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Joshua Baker, MD, on Intramuscular Fat Accumulation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
03/17/2021
In this video, Dr Baker discusses his research into the accumulation of intramuscular fat in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and how exercise can help patients reduce this fat and maintain better muscle strength and...
In this video, Dr Baker discusses his research into the accumulation of intramuscular fat in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and how exercise can help patients reduce this fat and maintain better muscle strength and...
In this video, Dr Baker...
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Augustus White, III, MD, PhD, on Eliminating Bias as Part of Professionalism
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Augustus White, III, MD, PhD, on Eliminating Bias as Part of Professionalism
01/13/2021
In this podcast, Augustus White, III, MD, PhD, discusses how bias permeates decision-making in health care to such an extent that racism, sexism, classism, ageism, and other “-isms” have a significant and negative impact on the quality of...
In this podcast, Augustus White, III, MD, PhD, discusses how bias permeates decision-making in health care to such an extent that racism, sexism, classism, ageism, and other “-isms” have a significant and negative impact on the quality of...
In this podcast, Augustus White,...
01/13/2021
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Pop Quiz: Dietary Guidance for Patients With PsA
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Pop Quiz: Dietary Guidance for Patients With PsA
11/09/2020
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, some patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) find that following an anti-inflammatory diet helps them better control their disease. Which of the following foods is NOT...
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, some patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) find that following an anti-inflammatory diet helps them better control their disease. Which of the following foods is NOT...
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11/09/2020
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Surgery Improves Quality of Life in Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Surgery Improves Quality of Life in Vertebral Osteomyelitis
08/04/2020
Surgical treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) can lead to significantly improved quality of life (QoL), researchers recently found. There has been scant study of outcomes related to surgery among patients with...
Surgical treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) can lead to significantly improved quality of life (QoL), researchers recently found. There has been scant study of outcomes related to surgery among patients with...
Surgical...
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