TOPLINE: Regular use of glucosamine, a widely used supplement to manage osteoarthritis and joint pain, was linked to reduced risks for both composite microvascular complications and diabetic nephropathy among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODOLOGY: Glucosamine, used daily by about 20% of US and Australian adults to treat osteoarthritis and joint pain, has been … Read more
Key Takeaways In cases of acute arthritis, it is crucial to consider infectious causes, particularly viral infections. This recommendation was made by a team of rheumatologists led by Dr Matthias Wahle, head and senior physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany, based on the case of a 59-year-old woman. … Read more
Baricitinib can effectively treat polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) without the use of oral glucocorticoids, according to results from a small, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Among the 18 patients randomly assigned to the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor baricitinib, 14 achieved a C-reactive protein PMR activity score (CRP PMR-AS) of 10 or less after 12 weeks of … Read more