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Colchicine reduces Cardiovascular risk in Gout patients We read with great interest the paper by Solomon et al1 on the effects of colchicine on risk of cardiovascular events and mortality…

The Crusade Against Multiple Regression Analysis edge.org Bad Stats + Bad Sense = Bad Science In any given day, I much prefer to read the straightforward result of an experiment…

Obesity and Infection Risk in Joint Replacement Joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve the quality of life in an individual who has a successful result.  To the contrary, if you…

Stem Cell Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis: This Is HYPE. As the world of stem cell research advances, more options may become available to patients with RA and other autoimmune diseases.…

Original Sin—Researchers Look for Infectious Triggers of Rheumatic Disease & Best Options to Block the Process SAN FRANCISCO—Two hundred years ago, physicians knew nothing about what caused various forms of…

The Microbiome & Autoimmune Disorders: Lupus (SLE) Welcome to the Autoimmunity Network, where leading physicians, immunologists, rheumatologists & researchers exchange information.www.autoimmunity-network.com The Microbiome & Autoimmune Disorders: Inflammatory Arthritides (RA, PsA,…

Stomach Of Ancient Iceman Held Microbes Like Ours Scientists analyzed the tummy of a 5,300-year-old ice mummy and found bacteria that many modern humans still carry. www.npr.org|By Morning EditionThe Microbiome:…

2014 NOF Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis The Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis was developed by an expert committee of the National Osteoporosis Foundation…

New Guidance: Bisphosphonate Holidays for Low-Risk Patients High-risk osteoporosis patients, however, are advised to continue therapy; discussion of the risks/benefits is encouraged. www.medscape.comBisphosphonates in Osteoporosis:For those not at very high…