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Methotrexate Shows Promise in Treating OA
04/02/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to...
04/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Men Drink More Beer, Develop More Gout Than Women
03/14/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators found some sex-specific differences in incident gout appear to be significantly associated to the type as well as the amount of alcohol consumed .
Investigators found some sex-specific differences in incident gout appear to be significantly associated to the type as well as the amount of alcohol consumed .
Investigators found some...
03/14/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Colchicine Prophylaxis Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Gout
03/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with...
03/13/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Advanced Imaging Needed for Improved Axial Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis
03/12/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers call for focus on improved methodology on spinal ligamentous soft tissue to speed diagnosis of axial psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers call for focus on improved methodology on spinal ligamentous soft tissue to speed diagnosis of axial psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers call for focus on...
03/12/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Frailty Measures in SLE Show Variable Agreement and Predictive Value
03/07/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study...
03/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Metabolic Syndrome Associated With Changes in Spine and Entheses in PsA
03/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators explored the association between metabolic syndrome and peripheral and axial radiographic features in psoriatic arthritis.
Investigators explored the association between metabolic syndrome and peripheral and axial radiographic features in psoriatic arthritis.
Investigators explored the...
03/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Expert Consensus Expands on Psoriatic Arthritis Management Guidelines
03/07/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A multidisciplinary faculty focused on early identification, referral pathways, tools for screening patients, and imaging.
A multidisciplinary faculty focused on early identification, referral pathways, tools for screening patients, and imaging.
A multidisciplinary faculty...
03/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Al Kim
Video
Alfred Kim, MD, on Circadian Function and Sleep Quality in Lupus
01/31/2025
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of poor sleep and circadian dysfunction on patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of poor sleep and circadian dysfunction on patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of...
01/31/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Upadacitinib Demonstrates Significant Improvement in Enthesitis in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
01/20/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A post hoc analysis of the SELECT-PsA trials shows that upadacitinib significantly improves enthesitis, with sustained benefits and protection from recurrence or new-onset enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis patients.
A post hoc analysis of the SELECT-PsA trials shows that upadacitinib significantly improves enthesitis, with sustained benefits and protection from recurrence or new-onset enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis patients.
A post hoc analysis of the...
01/20/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
TNF Inhibitor Treatment Reduces Fracture Risk in Axial Spondyloarthritis
01/20/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A study of more than 13,000 individuals with axial spondyloarthritis reveals that treatment with TNF inhibitors may significantly lower the risk of hip and spine fractures compared to traditional NSAIDs.
A study of more than 13,000 individuals with axial spondyloarthritis reveals that treatment with TNF inhibitors may significantly lower the risk of hip and spine fractures compared to traditional NSAIDs.
A study of more than 13,000...
01/20/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Statins Mitigate Risk With Tofacitinib in RA Patients with ASCVD
01/20/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new analysis highlights the role of statins in reducing major cardiovascular events in high-risk rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with tofacitinib.
A new analysis highlights the role of statins in reducing major cardiovascular events in high-risk rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with tofacitinib.
A new analysis highlights the...
01/20/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Videos

Al Kim
Video
Alfred Kim, MD, on Circadian Function and Sleep Quality in Lupus
01/31/2025
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of poor sleep and circadian dysfunction on patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of poor sleep and circadian dysfunction on patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of...
01/31/2025
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
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

News

News
Methotrexate Shows Promise in Treating OA
04/02/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to...
04/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Long-Term Follow-Up Confirms Benefits of Treat-to-Target Strategy in Early RA and UA
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The follow-up study included 153 former BeSt participants (median 20 years post-enrollment) and 282 former IMPROVED participants (median 12 years post-enrollment).
The follow-up study included 153 former BeSt participants (median 20 years post-enrollment) and 282 former IMPROVED participants (median 12 years post-enrollment).
The follow-up study included 153...
04/01/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
No Increased Cancer Risk Observed with Non-TNFi Biologics in Patients with RA
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study included 96,475 person-years of follow-up and identified 1,423 incident cancers.
The study included 96,475 person-years of follow-up and identified 1,423 incident cancers.
The study included 96,475...
04/01/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Rituximab Shows Superior Durability Over Second TNF Inhibitors in Post-Failure RA Treatment
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study followed 611 patients with moderate to severe RA who experienced failure of an initial TNFi.
The study followed 611 patients with moderate to severe RA who experienced failure of an initial TNFi.
The study followed 611 patients...
04/01/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
TNF Inhibitors Associated with Lower Fracture Risk in Axial Spondyloarthritis
03/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors provide a protective effect and reduce bone fragility, a new study suggests.
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors provide a protective effect and reduce bone fragility, a new study suggests.
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors...
03/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Delays in Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis Persist
03/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Primary care is the major bottleneck for patients seeking axSpA care in the UK.
Primary care is the major bottleneck for patients seeking axSpA care in the UK.
Primary care is the major...
03/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Men Drink More Beer, Develop More Gout Than Women
03/14/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators found some sex-specific differences in incident gout appear to be significantly associated to the type as well as the amount of alcohol consumed .
Investigators found some sex-specific differences in incident gout appear to be significantly associated to the type as well as the amount of alcohol consumed .
Investigators found some...
03/14/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Colchicine Prophylaxis Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Gout
03/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with...
03/13/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Long-Term Study Supports Disease Activity–Guided TNF Inhibitor Dose Optimization in RA
03/13/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
New findings support a tailored approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs in clinical practice.
New findings support a tailored approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs in clinical practice.
New findings support a tailored...
03/13/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Advanced Imaging Needed for Improved Axial Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis
03/12/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers call for focus on improved methodology on spinal ligamentous soft tissue to speed diagnosis of axial psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers call for focus on improved methodology on spinal ligamentous soft tissue to speed diagnosis of axial psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers call for focus on...
03/12/2025
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
Shari Lipner, MD, PhD
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
GLN logo
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
Patricia Katz
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
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Riya Gandhi, MA
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
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Riya Gandhi, MA
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
Priyam Vora
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
Priyam Vora
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
Priyam Vora
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
Priyam Vora
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
Priyam Vora
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...
02/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Quiz: Managing Gout Flare-ups
02/06/2024
Priyam Vora
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