A prospective cohort study showed that patients with progression to cirrhosis measured by vibration-controlled transient elastography had a nearly twofold greater risk for poor outcomes or death.
The disease and its more severe form, chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, have been diagnosed by exclusion, which can delay treatment and referral.
Weight loss was lower with a GLP-1 agonist than with bariatric surgery, in a small review article and meta-analysis, but researchers have yet to directly compare surgery with new dual or triple agonists.
The trial missed its primary endpoint, but makes unique contributions; many see it as further evidence that the treatment helps iron-deficient patients with heart failure.
Age and NSAID use were linked with a longer time to conception for women with SpA. Researchers urge patients wanting to get pregnant to be cautious about using them.