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ACR 2008: Studies Confirm, Extend Uses of MRI in Spondyloarthropathies
Severe romanus lesions in patients with back pain who are younger than 51 are very specific for spondyloarthropathy, and an MRI of just the sacroiliac joint is generally enough to diagnose nonradiographic axial SpA, regardless of the location of the back pain...

ACR 2008: RA Patients Know Less About Treatment Than Doctors Assume
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may not be as well-versed on drug treatments as their health care providers think that they are...

Consumer News: For Women, Red Flags About a Hip Device
Hip resurfacing is a popular alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery, but data is beginning to indicate that the technique has a significant failure rate in women...

BioPharm Business: Lilly Reports European CHMP Adopts Negative Opinion on Cymbalta for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
The European CHMP has adopted a negative opinion on a Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) application for the treatment of fibromyalgia, recommending the refusal of a change to the marketing authorization for Cymbalta/Xeristar 30 mg and 60 mg gastroresistant capsules...

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