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An association exists between daily glucocorticoid (GC) dose and worse patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who have achieved Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS), even after adjustments for potential confounders, according to a study.

In patients with decompensated cirrhosis and sarcopenia, dietitian-supervised intensive nutritional therapy yielded greater improvements in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and physical performance compared with routine physician-led guideline-based dietary advice, as shown in a study.

Rozanolixizumab shows no evidence of benefit in patients with severe fibromyalgia in a phase IIa study.

As Hong Kong’s population ages, osteoporosis has emerged as a significant health concern, currently affecting an estimated 400,000 individuals. The rising incidence of osteoporotic or fragility fractures contributes to increased morbidity and mortality, creating a substantial burden on the healthcare system. At a scientific symposium, experts in cardiology, orthopaedic surgery, geriatrics, endocrinology, and anaesthesiology explored how a multidisciplinary approach can enhance the management of fragility fractures, particularly hip fractures. The discussions focused on optimizing care from the point of admission through to recovery, with an emphasis on postoperative prevention of imminent fractures using an osteoanabolic-first approach to improve patient outcomes.

The use of a nonrigid lumbar belt, as an adjunct to usual care, significantly improves functional disability in individuals with nonspecific low back pain, as shown in a study.

In children with Kawasaki disease, coronary artery dilation at diagnosis and age below 6 months predict coronary artery aneurysm across Japanese and US cohorts.

In patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, a single dose of antibiotic is as good as multiple doses in terms of preventing the risk of developing periprosthetic joint infection, according to a target trial emulation.

Knee radiographs can be used to identify individuals at increased risk for the development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, suggests a study.