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Etanercept Has Lasting Effect in Juvenile Arthritis
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In certain patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), long-term therapy with etanercept alone or with methotrexate appears safe and effective, researchers report in the September issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
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Antibiotics Control SAPHO Syndrome, but Symptoms Recur When Therapy Stops
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Although SAPHO syndrome - which stands for synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteomyelitis - responds to antibiotics, discontinuing the medication leads to relapse, German researchers report in the September 21st online issue of Arthritis Research and Therapy. Reuters Health Information
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Coronary Disease Common in Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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A substantial minority of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome have subclinical coronary disease, French researchers report in a March 30th online paper in Arthritis and Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
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Septic Arthritis in the Elderly
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Septic arthritis can cause significant morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Refresh your knowledge of its clinical presentation, risk factors, etiology and management with this article. Aging Health
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