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Data from NHANES-III shows that vitamin D deficiency does not increase stroke risk in African American patients.

ASCEND-HF trial shows that previous thinking on nesiritide was wrong: it is safe, but has only modest effect on dyspnea patients with heart failure.

EMPHASIS-HF trial results show eplerenone reduces risk of death and hospitalization by 37% in patients with systolic heart failure.

Combining cardiac-resynchronization therapy with medication and an ICD reduces deaths and hospitalizations due to heart failure.

Scheduling, event, exhibit hall, CME, and other information for attendees of the AHA 2010 Scientific Sessions.

Consuming even one serving per day of sugar-sweetened soda or orange juice significantly increases the risk of developing gout.

Drug elevates lipid particles that are thought to be protective, leaves proatherogenic particles unchanged, and reduces markers of inflammation.

Osteoporosis guidelines and a Web-based tool allow physicians to identify patients for treatment and calculate 10-year fracture risk.

Study suggests that anti-tumor necrosis factor inhibitors may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Early treatment with urate-lowering therapy not only prevents gout, it also may reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke mortality.

People with elevated uric acid levels are more likely to develop hypertension. However, uric acid may not directly cause elevated blood pressure.

Bonus coverage of study results announced at ACR/ARHP 2010 showing the effects of statins on cardiovascular disease risk in children with lupus.

Researchers report disappointing study results showing that vitamin D supplementation has no effect on slowing the progression of knee osteoarthritis.

Advice for rheumatologists on selecting the right practice and key terms of employment to consider when negotiating a private practice contract.

Studies show that statins should not be routinely prescribed in children and adolescents with lupus despite their increased risk of atherosclerosis.

Investigational drug achieves promising results in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who previously had an inadequate response to DMARD therapy.

Although mortality is not increased in patients with fibromyalgia, the risk of death from accidents and suicides is increased in these patients.

Ultrasound-guided steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis are less painful, provide more pain relief, and cost less than conventional palpation.

The use of special mobility shoes can help ease knee pain and slow disease progression in people with osteoarthritis.

Scheduling, exhibit hall, and other information for attendees of Renal Week 2010 -- the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology.

Revised evidence-based guidelines for non-pharmacologic treatments of osteoarthritis were unveiled at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the ACR.

Individuals with RA exhibit an overabundance of the prevotellaceae family and porphyromonas genus of bacteria compared to healthy people.

Data from the 2010 ACR Annual Meeting suggest that new criteria that incorporate genetic risk factors can identify patients at high risk for RA.

Study results presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the ACR suggest that early treatment of even undifferentiated RA can improve outcomes.

Systemic inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis disease activity may contribute to the progression of atherosclerosis.

Research to be presented at the ACR Annual Meeting shows adult vaccinations aren't associated with increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

New research suggests that the guidelines used to diagnose posttraumatic stress disorder in older children may not be sufficient for preschoolers.

On Saturday, several standout posters were presented that highlighted key considerations in the management of attention hyperactivity disorder.

Findings from a new study show that use of verbal dispraise as a punishment may be more damaging than spanking in preschool aged children.

The ultimate care model is one in which primary care providers and mental health professionals work together to develop one treatment plan for each patient.