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Fatigue and Frailty: Missed Red Flags in Rheumatic Care

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New research highlights that frailty in patients with RA — young and old — raises infection risk and complicates treatment, calling for earlier detection and tailored care. Medscape Medical News

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A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the critical connection between frailty trajectories and survival outcomes in older women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Frailty, a syndrome characterized by a decline in physiological reserves, manifests as fatigue, weakness, and weight loss, significantly impacting the quality of life and survival rates of elderly patients. The findings from this expansive research un…

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Missed Red Flags in Rheumatic Care

Fatigue and frailty, two common comorbidities of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, often receive insufficient attention in rheumatologic care settings. Fatigue significantly reduces quality of life, while frailty is associated with numerous risks and is not limited to older adults, according to Klaus Krüger, MD, head of the St. Bonifatius Rheumatology Practice Center in Munich, Germany. Speaking […] The post Missed Red Flags in Rheumatic Care fir…

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Fatigue and Frailty: Missed Red Flags in Rheumatic Care

New research highlights that frailty in patients with RA — young and old — raises infection risk and complicates treatment, calling for earlier detection and tailored care. Medscape Medical News

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