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MSKReport Online Newsletter July 24, 2008
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Autoimmunity: Lupus No Longer Seen As Complete Contraindication to Oral Contraceptive Use
Oral contraceptives, long considered a risk for women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are now often considered for women with inactive or stable SLE...

Arthritis: Adenosine Receptor Variant Might Be Pharmacogenetic Marker for RA Methotrexate Toxicity Risk
The discovery that variants of the adenosine receptor 2a gene (ADORA2a) are associated with methotrexate toxicity may help identify rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who should be treated with something else...

Consumer News: Sunscreen Safety Is Called Into Question
After an environmental group questioned the safety of many popular sunscreen brands, consumers are left questioning which, if any, type of sunscreen they should use...

New from PubMed: Quantitative Imaging of Musculoskeletal Tissue
Quantitative imaging of musculoskeletal tissue is now the essential methodology in clinical practice for diagnosis and monitoring various musculoskeletal diseases...