Obinutuzumab Preserves Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis
Reduction seen in risk for developing composite kidney outcome
Male, Female Veterans Have Increased Prevalence of Arthritis
Increased prevalence seen for men and women aged 18 to 44 and 45 to 64 years
ACR: Incidence of Atrioventricular Block Increased With High Levels of Anti-SSA/Ro Antibodies
Incidence of atrioventricular block increased with higher antibody levels, reaching 7.7 percent in top quartile of anti-60 kD SSA-Ro
Oral Contraceptives May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
In contrast, use of menopausal hormone therapy may increase the risk for late-onset rheumatoid arthritis
CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
Health care workers frustrated that the draft recommendation does not specify what kind of mask should be worn
Methotrexate Reduces Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis With Synovitis
Researchers note moderate but potentially clinically meaningful effect on reducing hand pain
Critics Slam Updated Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals
Health care workers worry whether the guidelines are protecting a hospital's bottom line rather than worker health
Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll
More than half delayed or skipped care because of concerns about costs
Health Care Workers Reported More Days of Poor Mental Health in 2022
2018 to 2022 saw increase in days of poor mental health and in percentage reporting feeling burnout very often
Unique Workplace Concerns Tied to Health Worker Depression, Anxiety During Pandemic
Associations seen for working on the hospital unit, mood disturbances, and sleep disturbances with depression, anxiety