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Comparing Onset of Action of Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/13/2024
Which therapies work fastest to reduce pain and improve function in rheumatoid arthritis? Research presented at ACR Convergence provides some guidance.
Which therapies work fastest to reduce pain and improve function in rheumatoid arthritis? Research presented at ACR Convergence provides some guidance.
Which therapies work fastest to...
11/13/2024
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Subcutaneous Ustekinumab Cost Rose 84% Under Medicare Part D, Set to Drop Under Negotiated Price Reduction
08/15/2024
Coverage changes omitted self-injected therapies from Part B, but new negotiated price will reduce costs 66-67%.
Coverage changes omitted self-injected therapies from Part B, but new negotiated price will reduce costs 66-67%.
Coverage changes omitted...
08/15/2024
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Tate Johnson, MD, on Aortic Stenosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
01/11/2024
The risk of cardiovascular diseases among patients with rheumatoid arthritis goes beyond just heart attacks and strokes. Findings of a large cohort study revealed that patients with RA were at a higher risk of developing aortic stenosis—which...
The risk of cardiovascular diseases among patients with rheumatoid arthritis goes beyond just heart attacks and strokes. Findings of a large cohort study revealed that patients with RA were at a higher risk of developing aortic stenosis—which...
The risk of cardiovascular...
01/11/2024
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Victoria Konzett, MD, on RA Flares Based on SDAI and CDAI
12/27/2023
During her presentation on diagnosis, manifestations, and outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Dr Victoria Konzett defined RA flares based on SDAI and CDAI.
During her presentation on diagnosis, manifestations, and outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Dr Victoria Konzett defined RA flares based on SDAI and CDAI.
During her presentation on...
12/27/2023
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Dr Peter Taylor on Effectiveness of Upadacitinib in RA Pain Management
12/26/2023
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis generally consider pain to be the highest priority domain compared to any other symptoms.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis generally consider pain to be the highest priority domain compared to any other symptoms.
Patients with rheumatoid...
12/26/2023
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Gregory McDermott, MD: Predictors of RA-ILD and Subtypes
12/26/2023
Several factors have been shown to be associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis-associated lung diseases. Dr Gregory McDermott investigates.
Several factors have been shown to be associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis-associated lung diseases. Dr Gregory McDermott investigates.
Several factors have been shown...
12/26/2023
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Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection Among RA Patients After Third Dose
12/26/2023
In August 2021, the CDC recommended a third SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine dose to complete the initial vaccine series for immunosuppressed patients.
In August 2021, the CDC recommended a third SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine dose to complete the initial vaccine series for immunosuppressed patients.
In August 2021, the CDC...
12/26/2023
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This or That? Rieke Alten, MD, Reviews Treatment Preferences for RA Patients
12/20/2023
Findings of an online survey revealed the trade-offs most acceptable among patients with rheumatoid arthritis when selecting treatments.
Findings of an online survey revealed the trade-offs most acceptable among patients with rheumatoid arthritis when selecting treatments.
Findings of an online survey...
12/20/2023
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Long COVID—A Double Whammy
12/20/2023
The increased odds of Long COVID in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—a direct response to infection or the natural RA symptom course? Dr Kaleb Michaud explains.
The increased odds of Long COVID in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—a direct response to infection or the natural RA symptom course? Dr Kaleb Michaud explains.
The increased odds of Long COVID...
12/20/2023
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Vibeke Strand, MD, on Results of the Phase 3 SELECT-EARLY Trial
12/12/2023
The phase 3 SELECT-EARLY trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib monotherapy vs methotrexate monotherapy among methotrexate-naïve patients with moderately to severely active RA.
The phase 3 SELECT-EARLY trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib monotherapy vs methotrexate monotherapy among methotrexate-naïve patients with moderately to severely active RA.
The phase 3 SELECT-EARLY trial...
12/12/2023
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The Link Between High BMI and Risk of 5 Rheumatic Diseases
12/05/2023
A Swedish observational study found a positive association between BMI and different rheumatic diseases.
A Swedish observational study found a positive association between BMI and different rheumatic diseases.
A Swedish observational study...
12/05/2023
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Comparing Onset of Action of Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/13/2024
Which therapies work fastest to reduce pain and improve function in rheumatoid arthritis? Research presented at ACR Convergence provides some guidance.
Which therapies work fastest to reduce pain and improve function in rheumatoid arthritis? Research presented at ACR Convergence provides some guidance.
Which therapies work fastest to...
11/13/2024
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The Link Between High BMI and Risk of 5 Rheumatic Diseases
12/05/2023
A Swedish observational study found a positive association between BMI and different rheumatic diseases.
A Swedish observational study found a positive association between BMI and different rheumatic diseases.
A Swedish observational study...
12/05/2023
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Osteoporosis-Related Fractures and Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/18/2023
Researchers sought to understand potential predictors of fractures among adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers sought to understand potential predictors of fractures among adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers sought to understand...
11/18/2023
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New Guideline Stresses Exercise for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
07/24/2023
The American College of Rheumatology released a summary of new guidelines that focus on an integrative approach to treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
The American College of Rheumatology released a summary of new guidelines that focus on an integrative approach to treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
The American College of...
07/24/2023
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Women More Apt to Seek Musculoskeletal Care Before Inflammatory Arthritis Diagnosis
02/16/2023
While women demonstrated predominance for musculoskeletal imaging and laboratory testing before diagnosis, men are more likely to go to an emergency room than a rheumatologist, new research shows. 
While women demonstrated predominance for musculoskeletal imaging and laboratory testing before diagnosis, men are more likely to go to an emergency room than a rheumatologist, new research shows. 
While women demonstrated...
02/16/2023
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Overlapping Chronic Pain Conditions ‘Strikingly Common’ Among Rheumatology Patients
11/14/2022
Patients with chronic overlapping pain conditions had twice the prevalence of mental health and substance/alcohol use disorders compared with patients without chronic pain, researchers found.
Patients with chronic overlapping pain conditions had twice the prevalence of mental health and substance/alcohol use disorders compared with patients without chronic pain, researchers found.
Patients with chronic...
11/14/2022
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No Excess Cardiovascular Risks Found Among Patients with RA Taking JAK Inhibitors
11/08/2022
Researchers conducted a nationwide cohort study to assess the differences in risks for major adverse cardiac events and venous thromboembolism among patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving Janus kinase inhibitors vs those receiving...
Researchers conducted a nationwide cohort study to assess the differences in risks for major adverse cardiac events and venous thromboembolism among patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving Janus kinase inhibitors vs those receiving...
Researchers conducted a...
11/08/2022
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Does Antiviral Treatment for Patients With RA and Influenza Improve Outcomes?
10/17/2022
Investigators studied whether antiviral medication for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a subsequent influenza infection had any effect of their recovery and economic burden.
Investigators studied whether antiviral medication for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a subsequent influenza infection had any effect of their recovery and economic burden.
Investigators studied whether...
10/17/2022
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Research Calls for Revised Definition of ‘Socioeconomic Status’
10/13/2022
Disparity in a person’s socioeconomic status leads to unequal prescription medication opportunities. A new review calls for these terms to be more explicitly defined.
Disparity in a person’s socioeconomic status leads to unequal prescription medication opportunities. A new review calls for these terms to be more explicitly defined.
Disparity in a person’s...
10/13/2022
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More Rehab Linked With More Physical Function Gains in Patients With RA
09/28/2022
Pain and fatigue were also improved with more physical therapy, researchers found.
Pain and fatigue were also improved with more physical therapy, researchers found.
Pain and fatigue were also...
09/28/2022
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Comparing Onset of Action of Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/13/2024
Which therapies work fastest to reduce pain and improve function in rheumatoid arthritis? Research presented at ACR Convergence provides some guidance.
Which therapies work fastest to reduce pain and improve function in rheumatoid arthritis? Research presented at ACR Convergence provides some guidance.
Which therapies work fastest to...
11/13/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Study Identifies Most Discriminative Ultrasound Lesions for Spondyloarthritis
09/11/2024
Active enthesitis was consistently linked with most clinical measures of spondyloarthritis disease activity and severity.
Active enthesitis was consistently linked with most clinical measures of spondyloarthritis disease activity and severity.
Active enthesitis was...
09/11/2024
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Unvaccinated Patients With Rheumatic Diseases Risked Severe COVID-19
08/07/2024
Throughout the pandemic, patients with rheumatic diseases who were not vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 experienced more severe outcomes.
Throughout the pandemic, patients with rheumatic diseases who were not vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 experienced more severe outcomes.
Throughout the pandemic,...
08/07/2024
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Car-T Cell Treatment in Refractory Autoimmune Disease
07/12/2024
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows long-term safety and efficacy in 3 different autoimmune diseases.
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows long-term safety and efficacy in 3 different autoimmune diseases.
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows...
07/12/2024
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Ultraprocessed Food Intake and SLE Incidence Among Women
07/12/2024
Sugar- and artificially sweetened-beverages were among the key contributors to heightened risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sugar- and artificially sweetened-beverages were among the key contributors to heightened risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sugar- and artificially...
07/12/2024
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SpA Screening Tools Not Applicable to All Patients With Extramusculoskeletal Symptoms
05/08/2024
A scoping review of screening tools for spondyloarthritis found need for a better, patient-oriented screening tool.
A scoping review of screening tools for spondyloarthritis found need for a better, patient-oriented screening tool.
A scoping review of screening...
05/08/2024
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IL-17 and IL-23 Inhibitor Infection Risk Low in PsA, PsO
03/04/2024
Researchers estimated the short-term risks and long-term incidence rates of infection and malignancy with IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers estimated the short-term risks and long-term incidence rates of infection and malignancy with IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers estimated the...
03/04/2024
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ACR Workgroup Recommends Annual Screening for Depression, Physical Function Among Patients With SLE
02/28/2024
New quality measures aim to address gaps and inequities in symptom recognition, care, and disease management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
New quality measures aim to address gaps and inequities in symptom recognition, care, and disease management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
New quality measures aim to...
02/28/2024
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Patient-Reported Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis Correlate With Work Productivity
02/26/2024
Controlling pain and disease activity helps to improve productivity.
Controlling pain and disease activity helps to improve productivity.
Controlling pain and disease...
02/26/2024
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Eye Inflammation, Social Vulnerability Linked With Delayed axSpA Diagnosis
02/23/2024
Older age at the onset of symptoms was associated with shorter delays, researchers say.
Older age at the onset of symptoms was associated with shorter delays, researchers say.
Older age at the onset of...
02/23/2024
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Tofacitinib as a Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis: Exploring the Potential
02/09/2021
In this video, Atul Deodhar, MD, provides an overview of results from a phase 3 study that assessed whether the oral JAK inhibitor tofacitinib could be a treatment option for adults with ankylosing spondylitis. He had presented on the topic...
In this video, Atul Deodhar, MD, provides an overview of results from a phase 3 study that assessed whether the oral JAK inhibitor tofacitinib could be a treatment option for adults with ankylosing spondylitis. He had presented on the topic...
In this video, Atul Deodhar, MD,...
02/09/2021
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Hand Decline Is Similar With RA, PsA, and Even Psoriasis
12/14/2020
How do rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis impact objective and subjective parameters of hand function?
How do rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis impact objective and subjective parameters of hand function?
How do rheumatoid arthritis,...
12/14/2020
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Is COVID-19 Risk Greater Among Patients With Autoimmune Diseases?
10/22/2020
New findings shed light on the prevalence and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with autoimmune diseases. Find out which autoimmune disease therapies were deemed safe to use during the pandemic.
New findings shed light on the prevalence and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 among patients with autoimmune diseases. Find out which autoimmune disease therapies were deemed safe to use during the pandemic.
New findings shed light on the...
10/22/2020
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Can Prognostic Nutritional Index Predict Behçet Disease Activity?
09/08/2020
In an effort to identify a monitoring tool that measures disease activity, researchers evaluated the association between prognostic nutritional index and disease activity among patients with Behçet disease.
In an effort to identify a monitoring tool that measures disease activity, researchers evaluated the association between prognostic nutritional index and disease activity among patients with Behçet disease.
In an effort to identify a...
09/08/2020
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Poll: The Oral-Gut Connection
07/23/2020
Research indicates that there is a connection between oral health and inflammatory bowel disease. Do you address this issue with your patients? Take our quick poll to share your opinion!
Research indicates that there is a connection between oral health and inflammatory bowel disease. Do you address this issue with your patients? Take our quick poll to share your opinion!
Research indicates that there is...
07/23/2020
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