Amanda Balbi

RHEUMATOLOGY

Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH, on Vaccinations for Rheumatic Diseases

04/03/2020

Dr Winthrop talks about how vaccinations affect individuals with immunocompromised immune systems, the challenges associated with vaccination, and what rheumatologists should know about vaccines in 2020.

Dr Winthrop talks about how...

04/03/2020

Rheumatology & Arthritis

In SLE, Metformin Might Reduce Infection Rates

04/02/2020

Amanda Balbi ;

Metformin significantly reduces infection rates among patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), according to a new study. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes...

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04/02/2020

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Global Rheumatology Alliance Database Tracks Rheumatology Patients With COVID-19

04/01/2020

Amanda Balbi ;

Rheumatology Consultant is now an official supporter of the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance. The Alliance is a grassroots organization that was rapidly formed in response to the global COVID-19...

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04/01/2020

Rheumatology & Arthritis

TNF-Blockers May Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Inflammatory Diseases

03/30/2020

Amanda Balbi ;

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocking agents are associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer disease (AD) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, and other inflammatory diseases, according to new...

Tumor...

03/30/2020

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Tailored Exercise Programs Significantly Improve Physical Activity Among Patients With RA

03/26/2020

Amanda Balbi ;

Exercise interventions based on self-determination theory (SDT) may improve the physical activity abilities of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to results of a new study. “Results suggest an...

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03/26/2020

Rheumatology & Arthritis

News

New Migraine Assessment Tool Is Reliable, Valid, and Responsive

03/20/2020

Amanda Balbi ;

In a new study, researchers developed and validated a 25-item, disease-specific, patient-reported outcome measure for vestibular migraine.

In a new study, researchers...

03/20/2020

Neurology

News

Migraine, Headache Affect Shift Workers More Than Day Workers

01/31/2020

Amanda Balbi ;

Shift workers are at a higher risk of reporting headache and are more likely to be diagnosed with migraine than day workers, according to new research.

Shift workers are at a higher...

01/31/2020

Pharmacy Learning Network

News

Migraine, Headache Affect Shift Workers More Than Day Workers

01/27/2020

Amanda Balbi ;

Researchers investigated the effect of shift work on headache, as well as whether the association between shift work and headache could be explained by potential mediators such as perceived stress and poor sleep.

Researchers investigated the...

01/27/2020

Neurology

Study Results Shows That Crucial Lipid-Lowering Drugs Are Underused

12/30/2019

Amanda Balbi ;

High-intensity statins and ezetimibe are currently under-prescribed among patients at high-risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease—especially women—according to new results from the GOULD study.

High-intensity statins and...

12/30/2019

Pharmacy Learning Network

News

FDA Approves New Acute Treatment for Migraine With or Without Aura

12/26/2019

Amanda Balbi ;

It is the first drug in the class of oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists approved for the acute treatment of migraine.

It is the first drug in the...

12/26/2019

Neurology