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Consensus Definition Developed for Difficult to Treat axSpA
01/15/2025
A new proposed definition for difficult-to-treat axial spondyloarthritis was presented at ACR Convergence following its endorsement by ASAS.
A new proposed definition for difficult-to-treat axial spondyloarthritis was presented at ACR Convergence following its endorsement by ASAS.
A new proposed definition for...
01/15/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Multimorbidity Prevalence Significantly Higher in SLE Patients
01/07/2025
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Guselkumab, IL-17 Inhibitors Show Comparable Benefits for Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
01/07/2025
New findings reveal that patients with psoriatic arthritis perceive comparable benefits from guselkumab and IL-17 inhibitors, paving the way for personalized treatment decisions.
New findings reveal that patients with psoriatic arthritis perceive comparable benefits from guselkumab and IL-17 inhibitors, paving the way for personalized treatment decisions.
New findings reveal that...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Anti-TNF vs. JAK Inhibitors: How Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments Impact Coagulation Risks
01/07/2025
A new longitudinal study reveals how anti-inflammatory treatments impact coagulation activation in RA patients, shedding light on the safety profiles of TNF blockers and JAK inhibitors.
A new longitudinal study reveals how anti-inflammatory treatments impact coagulation activation in RA patients, shedding light on the safety profiles of TNF blockers and JAK inhibitors.
A new longitudinal study reveals...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on Long COVID Similarities to Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS
01/02/2025
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the...
01/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Bryant England
Video
Bryant England, MD, on Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
12/06/2024
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his...
12/06/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
Assessing Bone Loss in Patients With axSpA
12/05/2024
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play...
12/05/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Machine Learning Model May Predict Difficult-to-Treat RA
11/20/2024
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of...
11/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Study Highlights Cancer Screening Gaps Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/20/2024
The findings underscore the need for targeted efforts to improve cervical cancer screening in particular among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, given the patients' increased cancer-related mortality.
The findings underscore the need for targeted efforts to improve cervical cancer screening in particular among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, given the patients' increased cancer-related mortality.
The findings underscore the need...
11/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Josh Baker
Conference coverage
Metabolic Syndrome and Response to RA Therapies
11/20/2024
Metabolic syndrome is associated with lower response rates among patients with rheumatoid arthritis on biologic therapy, according to research presented at ACR Convergence 2024.
Metabolic syndrome is associated with lower response rates among patients with rheumatoid arthritis on biologic therapy, according to research presented at ACR Convergence 2024.
Metabolic syndrome is associated...
11/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Effects of Antiobesity Medications on Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
11/19/2024
A retrospective study presented at ACR Convergence suggests that antiobesity therapy may yield multiple clinical benefits, including significant weight loss, improvements in inflammatory markers, reductions in pain levels, and enhanced lipid...
A retrospective study presented at ACR Convergence suggests that antiobesity therapy may yield multiple clinical benefits, including significant weight loss, improvements in inflammatory markers, reductions in pain levels, and enhanced lipid...
A retrospective study presented...
11/19/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Videos

Bryant England
Video
Bryant England, MD, on Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
12/06/2024
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his...
12/06/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Sponsored Video
The RheuMuseum Lecture Series: A Deeper Understanding of the Pathogenesis of axSpA
07/03/2024
Professor Iain McInnes of the University of Glasgow delves into the latest science on the importance of the interleukin-12 interleukin-17 axis in axial spondyloarthritis.
Professor Iain McInnes of the University of Glasgow delves into the latest science on the importance of the interleukin-12 interleukin-17 axis in axial spondyloarthritis.
Professor Iain McInnes of the...
07/03/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Sponsored Video
The RheuMuseum Lecture Series: The Pathogenesis of Psoriatic Arthritis
06/04/2024
The RheuMuseum Lecture Series continues with Professor Iain McInnes taking a deeper dive into the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis.
The RheuMuseum Lecture Series continues with Professor Iain McInnes taking a deeper dive into the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis.
The RheuMuseum Lecture Series...
06/04/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Sponsored Video
Cytokines and the Future of Rheumatology
04/30/2024
In part 1 of this video series, Professor Iain McInnes of the University of Glasgow discusses how advances in molecular medicine have revolutionized the treatment of axial spondyloarthritis.
In part 1 of this video series, Professor Iain McInnes of the University of Glasgow discusses how advances in molecular medicine have revolutionized the treatment of axial spondyloarthritis.
In part 1 of this video series,...
04/30/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Al Kim
Video
Al Kim, MD, on New Therapeutic Targets in SLE
01/18/2024
Dr Alfred Kim from Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine reviews the latest breakthroughs and coming advances in therapeutics for systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Alfred Kim from Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine reviews the latest breakthroughs and coming advances in therapeutics for systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Alfred Kim from Barnes Jewish...
01/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Rebecca Haberman, MD, on Racial and Ethnic Determinants of Psoriatic Phenotypes and Disease Activity
01/02/2024
Dr Haberman characterized a cohort of patients with psoriatic arthritis to evaluate how race, ethnicity, and sex may inform features of clinical presentation, comorbidities, disease course and outcomes.
Dr Haberman characterized a cohort of patients with psoriatic arthritis to evaluate how race, ethnicity, and sex may inform features of clinical presentation, comorbidities, disease course and outcomes.
Dr Haberman characterized a...
01/02/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Kaleb Michaud
Conference Coverage
Kaleb Michaud, PhD, on 45 Years as a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
12/20/2023
Dr Michaud related his personal experience as a patient diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 3, providing perspective as both a patient and a rheumatology research scientists at ACR Convergence.
Dr Michaud related his personal experience as a patient diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 3, providing perspective as both a patient and a rheumatology research scientists at ACR Convergence.
Dr Michaud related his personal...
12/20/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder
Conference Coverage
Lihi Eder, MD, on How Patient Sex Affects Response to Advanced Therapies for PsA
12/05/2023
Dr Eder reviews research she and colleagues conducted into how women and men respond differently to advanced therapies for psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Eder reviews research she and colleagues conducted into how women and men respond differently to advanced therapies for psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Eder reviews research she and...
12/05/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder
Conference Coverage
Lihi Eder, MD, on the Association of High-Sensitivity CRP and the RIsk of Psoriatic Arthritis
11/15/2023
Dr Eder recaps her presentation from ACR Convergence 2023 on research relating high-sensitivity C reactive protein and the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis among patients with psoriasis.
Dr Eder recaps her presentation from ACR Convergence 2023 on research relating high-sensitivity C reactive protein and the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis among patients with psoriasis.
Dr Eder recaps her presentation...
11/15/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Ted Mikuls
Conference Coverage
Ted Mikuls, MD, on the VARA Registry of US Veterans With RA
11/14/2023
Dr Mikuls discusses the Veterans Administration Rheumatoid Arthritis (VARA) Registry, established at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which contains more than 3500 patient records from 17 different sites around the country.
Dr Mikuls discusses the Veterans Administration Rheumatoid Arthritis (VARA) Registry, established at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which contains more than 3500 patient records from 17 different sites around the country.
Dr Mikuls discusses the Veterans...
11/14/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis

News

Conference coverage
Consensus Definition Developed for Difficult to Treat axSpA
01/15/2025
A new proposed definition for difficult-to-treat axial spondyloarthritis was presented at ACR Convergence following its endorsement by ASAS.
A new proposed definition for difficult-to-treat axial spondyloarthritis was presented at ACR Convergence following its endorsement by ASAS.
A new proposed definition for...
01/15/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Multimorbidity Prevalence Significantly Higher in SLE Patients
01/07/2025
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Guselkumab, IL-17 Inhibitors Show Comparable Benefits for Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
01/07/2025
New findings reveal that patients with psoriatic arthritis perceive comparable benefits from guselkumab and IL-17 inhibitors, paving the way for personalized treatment decisions.
New findings reveal that patients with psoriatic arthritis perceive comparable benefits from guselkumab and IL-17 inhibitors, paving the way for personalized treatment decisions.
New findings reveal that...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Anti-TNF vs. JAK Inhibitors: How Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments Impact Coagulation Risks
01/07/2025
A new longitudinal study reveals how anti-inflammatory treatments impact coagulation activation in RA patients, shedding light on the safety profiles of TNF blockers and JAK inhibitors.
A new longitudinal study reveals how anti-inflammatory treatments impact coagulation activation in RA patients, shedding light on the safety profiles of TNF blockers and JAK inhibitors.
A new longitudinal study reveals...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on Long COVID Similarities to Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS
01/02/2025
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the...
01/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Bryant England
Video
Bryant England, MD, on Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
12/06/2024
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his...
12/06/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
Assessing Bone Loss in Patients With axSpA
12/05/2024
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play...
12/05/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Association Between Obesity and Autoimmune Diseases
11/21/2024
A large-scale study highlights the association between obesity and increased risk for autoimmune disease.
A large-scale study highlights the association between obesity and increased risk for autoimmune disease.
A large-scale study highlights...
11/21/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Machine Learning Model May Predict Difficult-to-Treat RA
11/20/2024
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of...
11/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcasts

Len Calabrese
Podcast
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on Long COVID Similarities to Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS
01/02/2025
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the...
01/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Misti Paudel
Podcast
Misti Paudel, PhD, on Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
08/12/2024
Dr Paudel reviews research she and colleagues conducted to validate the EULAR definition of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis, and differences among patients with difficult-to-treat RA versus those with controlled disease.
Dr Paudel reviews research she and colleagues conducted to validate the EULAR definition of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis, and differences among patients with difficult-to-treat RA versus those with controlled disease.
Dr Paudel reviews research she...
08/12/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Vikas Majithia
Podcast
Vikas Majithia, MD, and Ronald Butendieck, MD, on the Continuing Challenges of Gout
06/20/2024
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck...
06/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Podcast
Drs Bryant England and Ben Smith on Integrative Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis
04/08/2024
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this podcast, Drs England and...
04/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dr Shari Lipner
Podcast
Could Isolated Nail Psoriasis Predict Psoriatic Arthritis?
03/27/2024
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36...
03/27/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Jeff Sparks
Podcast
Risk Factors for Repeat COVID-19 Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases
03/14/2024
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research...
03/14/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Neal Birnbam
Podcast
Neal Birnbaum, MD, on CMS Prior Authorization Rule Update
03/08/2024
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the...
03/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on the Nosology of Long COVID
02/29/2024
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the...
02/29/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Podcast
Interstitial Lung Disease and Esophageal Disorders: When Specialties Work Together
01/23/2024
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita...
01/23/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dr Patricia Katz
Podcast
SARS‐CoV‐2 Vaccination Among Immunocompromised Patients Helps Mental Health
01/22/2024
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on...
01/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Conference Coverage

Conference coverage
Association Between Obesity and Autoimmune Diseases
11/21/2024
A large-scale study highlights the association between obesity and increased risk for autoimmune disease.
A large-scale study highlights the association between obesity and increased risk for autoimmune disease.
A large-scale study highlights...
11/21/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Machine Learning Model May Predict Difficult-to-Treat RA
11/20/2024
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of...
11/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Longitudinal Cohort Study Looks for Predictors of Difficult-to-Treat RA
11/19/2024
In a cohort of patients with established rheumatoid arthritis being treated with first-line biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs, 17% developed difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis over 5 years.
In a cohort of patients with established rheumatoid arthritis being treated with first-line biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs, 17% developed difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis over 5 years.
In a cohort of patients with...
11/19/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Global Prevalence of Interstitial Lung Disease Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/18/2024
Subgroup analyses revealed that Africa had the highest prevalence of RA-ILD, while Europe had the lowest; socioeconomic status was inversely correlated with RA-ILD prevalence.
Subgroup analyses revealed that Africa had the highest prevalence of RA-ILD, while Europe had the lowest; socioeconomic status was inversely correlated with RA-ILD prevalence.
Subgroup analyses revealed that...
11/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Residual Fatigue Found Among Patients With RA in Clinical Remission
11/16/2024
Although residual fatigue is prevalent among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in remission, inflammatory activity appears to have a stronger association with severe fatigue.
Although residual fatigue is prevalent among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in remission, inflammatory activity appears to have a stronger association with severe fatigue.
Although residual fatigue is...
11/16/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Comparing Onset of Action of Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/16/2024
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...
11/16/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Barriers to Achieving Disease Control in Psoriatic Arthritis
11/16/2024
Among patients with psoriatic arthritis who achieved minimal disease activity, 40% still reported pain above the acceptable threshold after 6 months of treatment, researchers reported at ACR Convergence.
Among patients with psoriatic arthritis who achieved minimal disease activity, 40% still reported pain above the acceptable threshold after 6 months of treatment, researchers reported at ACR Convergence.
Among patients with psoriatic...
11/16/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Treat-to-Target Tapering of TNFi Studied for Noninferiority in PsA, axSpA
01/03/2024
Patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis may be able to safely taper tumor necrosis factor inhibitors using a treat-to-target approach, new research indicates.
Patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis may be able to safely taper tumor necrosis factor inhibitors using a treat-to-target approach, new research indicates.
Patients with psoriatic...
01/03/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Positive or Negative? Multimorbidity and Disease Activity in RA
12/27/2023
Investigators examined the association between multimorbidity in rheumatoid arthritis and its association with flares and remission in comparison to seropositivity.
Investigators examined the association between multimorbidity in rheumatoid arthritis and its association with flares and remission in comparison to seropositivity.
Investigators examined the...
12/27/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Black Box Warning No Deterrent to JAKi Adherence in RA
12/27/2023
A retrospective cohort study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Janus kinase inhibitors were no less adherent to their medication regimen after the addition of a black box warning by the US Food and Drug Administration
A retrospective cohort study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Janus kinase inhibitors were no less adherent to their medication regimen after the addition of a black box warning by the US Food and Drug Administration
A retrospective cohort study...
12/27/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Features

News
NSAID Prescriptions for Osteoarthritis Decreasing
01/31/2024
The observational study assessed changes in, and factors associated with, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions for osteoarthritis.
The observational study assessed changes in, and factors associated with, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions for osteoarthritis.
The observational study assessed...
01/31/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
COVID-19 Vaccination and Gout Flares
01/24/2024
A recent study looked into the risk of increased gout flares among patients with infrequent flares after receiving their COVID-19 shots.
A recent study looked into the risk of increased gout flares among patients with infrequent flares after receiving their COVID-19 shots.
A recent study looked into the...
01/24/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Statins May Lower Risk of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures
01/16/2024
Increasing statin dosage may decrease the incidence of osteoporotic fractures, research found.
Increasing statin dosage may decrease the incidence of osteoporotic fractures, research found.
Increasing statin dosage may...
01/16/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
FDA Approves Interchangeable Biosimilar for Ustekinumab in PsA
12/12/2023
The biosimilar was also approved to treat moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
The biosimilar was also approved to treat moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
The biosimilar was also approved...
12/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Pregnancy Risks With Psoriatic Diseases
Current Research
Pregnancy Risks With Psoriatic Diseases
04/26/2021
Psoriatic diseases may increase risk of maternal complications in pregnant patients.
Psoriatic diseases may increase risk of maternal complications in pregnant patients.
Psoriatic diseases may increase...
04/26/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Interactive

Poll
Assessing Bone Loss in Patients With axSpA
12/05/2024
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play a significant role in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and regular assessments are recommended. How do you assess bone loss in your patients with axSpA?DXA scanTrabecular bone score Quantitative computed...
Bone loss has been found to play...
12/05/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
NSAIDs and axSpA
08/30/2024
Is there any association between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?a) No, there is no evidence that NSAID use increases the risk of CVD on patients with...
Is there any association between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?a) No, there is no evidence that NSAID use increases the risk of CVD on patients with...
Is there any association between...
08/30/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Demographics of axSpA
08/07/2024
What demographic characteristics are typical of patients with axial spondyloarthritis? Learn more when you take our quick quiz!
What demographic characteristics are typical of patients with axial spondyloarthritis? Learn more when you take our quick quiz!
What demographic characteristics...
08/07/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
Poll: Gout Among Older Adults
04/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
What has contributed to suboptimal serum urate monitoring among older adults with gout? Tell us what you think by taking our quick poll.
What has contributed to suboptimal serum urate monitoring among older adults with gout? Tell us what you think by taking our quick poll.
What has contributed to...
04/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Body Mass Index and the Risk of Rheumatic Diseases
03/14/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Is obesity a risk and severity factor among patients with rheumatic conditions? Or does weight have no bearing on autoimmune disorders? Find out with one quick question!
Is obesity a risk and severity factor among patients with rheumatic conditions? Or does weight have no bearing on autoimmune disorders? Find out with one quick question!
Is obesity a risk and severity...
03/14/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Quiz: Predictors of Psoriatic Arthritis
02/22/2024
Researchers developed the Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Estimation Tool (PRESTO) to predict the 1- and 5-year risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers developed the Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Estimation Tool (PRESTO) to predict the 1- and 5-year risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers developed the...
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Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge on gout, a form of arthritis typically characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.
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Fracture Risks in Axial Spondyloarthritis
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A retrospective cohort study identified 1426 adults with prevalent ankylosing spondylitis. Do you know the characteristic with the highest odds ratio to fractures among these patients? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
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Axial Spondyloarthritis and Age
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Patients in which age group are most commonly affected by axial spondyloarthritis? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
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Researchers found some key factors responsible for higher odds of fracture among older patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Researchers found some key factors responsible for higher odds of fracture among older patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
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