Arthritis & Rheumatism

JAK signaling may be behind polymyalgia rheumatica

Janus tyrosine kinase (JAK) signaling may be involved in the pathogenesis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and tofacitinib may be an effective treatment, according to a pilot study published online June 29 in PLOS Medicine.

Medications

Mifepristone efficacious for adenomyosis

For patients with adenomyosis, mifepristone is efficacious and has acceptable tolerability, according to a study published online June 12 in JAMA Network Open.

Pediatrics

Febrile urinary tract infections common with neurogenic bladder

Recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (FUTIs) are common in children with neurogenic bladder, and the risk for rapid progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases in a dose-response manner, according to a study ...

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