Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines

GLP-1s Tied to Musculoskeletal Benefits in Obesity

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:57:59 EDT

Use of GLP-1s vs other antiobesity medications is linked to decreased risk for osteoporosis, fractures, disk degeneration, and osteoarthritis in adults with obesity.

Trajectory to RA Diagnosis Differs According to ACPA Status

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:22:49 EDT

Patients with anti-citrullinated protein antibodies may present later but experience progression to RA faster and show different disease features than those without these antibodies.

Pain Becomes Key Criterion in Endometriosis Diagnosis

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:39:01 EDT

New medical guidelines propose diagnosing endometriosis based on reported pain as sufficient clinical evidence for treatment, potentially ending year long waits for treatment and validation.

Data Trends: Sjogren Disease

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:50:51 EDT

Sjogren disease prevalence is rising in the US, highlighting the need to address associated mortality risks, like non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

It’s Time to Close the AI Liability Gap

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:05:42 EDT

With no clear liability framework for defective AI in healthcare, UK doctors risk bearing the legal consequences alone — and MPS is calling for that to change.

Baricitinib May Offer Short-Term Benefits in Early Arthritis

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

In patients with undifferentiated arthritis, early treatment with baricitinib is linked to a greater 3-month improvement in disease activity than symptomatic treatment with NSAIDs.

Why Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Can Backfire

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 06:31:35 EDT

Lower prices are drawing patients abroad for cosmetic surgery, but variable surgical expertise, limited follow-up care, and serious postoperative complications can quickly erase the savings.

Choosing a Journal: What Matters More Than Impact Factor?

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 03:08:49 EDT

Researchers weigh peer review, indexing, transparency, and audience reach alongside impact factor when deciding where to submit scientific work.

MRI Signs of Osteitis Pubis Are Common Without Groin Pain

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

A large population-based study finds that bone marrow oedema and symphyseal cleft signs are common incidental findings on pelvic MRI and do not correlate with self-reported pain.

Infection Risk in Lupus and RA: What Matters Most

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 07:55:58 EDT

Disease activity, organ involvement, and treatment choice all shape infection risk in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, with new data highlighting where clinicians should focus.

How Doctors’ Regrets Evolve — and What to Do With Yours

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 05:55:46 EDT

New research suggests that time and aging change how people deal with regrets. Here’s what it could mean for doctors.

Danish Study Links Type 1 Diabetes to Femoral Fractures

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Both T1D and T2D are linked to a higher incidence of subtrochanteric or femoral shaft and hip fractures, but after adjusting for age, only the association for T1D remains significant.

Are Saliva and Urine Rheumatology’s Next Biomarker Frontier?

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 09:54:54 EDT

Recent studies suggest that saliva and urine may provide clinically relevant biomarker information in Sjögren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus nephritis.

Masson Tumor in a Young Woman Mimicking Angiosarcoma

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 05:47:56 EDT

An intramuscular Masson tumor in the deltoid muscle mimics a malignant vascular tumor on imaging, making surgical excision and histopathologic diagnosis essential.

Expert Witness Side Gigs: Good Pay, Rewarding Work

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:40:33 EDT

Expert witness work includes chart review and court appearances. It can pay handsomely and some physicians find it intellectually engaging. Is it right for you?

Nearly 10% AxSpA Patients Meet Difficult-to-Manage Criteria

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 01:11:22 EDT

Approximately 1 in 10 patients with axial spondyloarthritis fulfill the criteria for difficult-to-manage disease; higher spinal pain scores and fibromyalgia are linked to difficult-to-manage disease.