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colchicine in COVID-19

Large trial suggests no benefit from colchicine on COVID-19 mortality

cannabinoids and rheumatoid arthritis

Cannabinoids likely to be of limited value in rheumatoid arthritis

COVID-19 and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

COVID-19 infection rates no higher among patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

Beta blockers and effect on chronic pain

Beta-blockers associated with analgesic effect in osteoarthritis

bisphosphonate therapy

No effect on fracture risk from long-term bisphosphonate therapy

brodalumab in PsA

Brodalumab significantly improves symptoms in psoriatic arthritis

Covid in arthritis

COVID-19 arthritic patients taking steroids have worse outcomes

Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids supplements ineffective for chronic knee pain

Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

Minor differences in efficacy between biologics for rheumatoid arthritis

Still no effective treatment for patients with CLE

Hydroxychloroquine not protective in those with SLE