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Jeff Sparks
11/16/2024
The use of conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs declined significantly from 2001 to 2021, as biologics and targeted synthetics rose in popularity among patients and physicians.
The use of conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs declined significantly from 2001 to 2021, as biologics and targeted synthetics rose in popularity among patients and physicians.
The use of conventional...
11/16/2024
News
11/16/2024
Patients showed improvements across all clinical and patient-reported measures after 6 months of treatment with the Janus kinase inhibitor.
Patients showed improvements across all clinical and patient-reported measures after 6 months of treatment with the Janus kinase inhibitor.
Patients showed improvements...
11/16/2024
Conference Coverage
11/16/2024
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...
11/16/2024
Conference Coverage
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
News
11/13/2024
Women with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly higher rate of preterm births in compared to a control group according to research from the GR2 Cohort and French National Perinatal Data group.
Women with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly higher rate of preterm births in compared to a control group according to research from the GR2 Cohort and French National Perinatal Data group.
Women with rheumatoid arthritis...
11/13/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/13/2024
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...
11/13/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
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
Conference Coverage
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
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
Conference Coverage
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
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
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Kaleb Michaud
Conference Coverage
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
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
12/13/2023
Early referral to rheumatologists of patients who present with symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is associated with better clinical outcomes.
Early referral to rheumatologists of patients who present with symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is associated with better clinical outcomes.
Early referral to...
12/13/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Conference Coverage
12/06/2023
Dr Calabrese, from Cleveland Clinic, reviews his address from the review course at ACR Convergence 2023 about caring for patients with rheumatic diseases who contract viral infections and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary management.
Dr Calabrese, from Cleveland Clinic, reviews his address from the review course at ACR Convergence 2023 about caring for patients with rheumatic diseases who contract viral infections and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary management.
Dr Calabrese, from Cleveland...
12/06/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder
Conference Coverage
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
Conference Coverage
12/05/2023
JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have been studied for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. What’s the role of JAKi in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis?
JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have been studied for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. What’s the role of JAKi in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis?
JAK inhibitors (JAKi) have been...
12/05/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/27/2023
Findings of the EISER study presented at ACR Convergence 2023 confirm the prevalence of undiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease among patients with spondyloarthritis.
Findings of the EISER study presented at ACR Convergence 2023 confirm the prevalence of undiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease among patients with spondyloarthritis.
Findings of the EISER study...
11/27/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Conference Coverage
11/20/2023
Dr Nancy Shadick explains the disease burden of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis that interferes with a patient’s worklife.
Dr Nancy Shadick explains the disease burden of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis that interferes with a patient’s worklife.
Dr Nancy Shadick explains the...
11/20/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder
Conference Coverage
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
Conference Coverage
11/15/2023
Dr Paras Karmacharya discusses the findings of the PsA Research Consortium (PARC) cohort study that underscores the need for personalized treatment approaches in psoriatic arthritis, accounting for unique disease features.
Dr Paras Karmacharya discusses the findings of the PsA Research Consortium (PARC) cohort study that underscores the need for personalized treatment approaches in psoriatic arthritis, accounting for unique disease features.
Dr Paras Karmacharya discusses...
11/15/2023
Autoimmune
Ted Mikuls
Conference Coverage
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
Conference Coverage
11/13/2023
Research presented at ACR Convergence assessed the impact of social determinants of health on patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Research presented at ACR Convergence assessed the impact of social determinants of health on patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Research presented at ACR...
11/13/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/13/2023
Dr Proton Rahman identified factors driving disagreement between patients and physicians analyzing the data from more than 1000 participants.
Dr Proton Rahman identified factors driving disagreement between patients and physicians analyzing the data from more than 1000 participants.
Dr Proton Rahman identified...
11/13/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/13/2023
A study conducted in France revealed significant differences in how strongly the sexes adhered to therapies for psoriatic arthritis.
A study conducted in France revealed significant differences in how strongly the sexes adhered to therapies for psoriatic arthritis.
A study conducted in France...
11/13/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/12/2023
A new combined clinical-genetic risk score has demonstrated superiority to clinical risk factors alone for diagnosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
A new combined clinical-genetic risk score has demonstrated superiority to clinical risk factors alone for diagnosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
A new combined clinical-genetic...
11/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/12/2023
Dr Baker reviews research he and colleagues conducted into responses to different therapeutic strategies for rheumatoid arthritis according to patients' body mass index and adiposity.
Dr Baker reviews research he and colleagues conducted into responses to different therapeutic strategies for rheumatoid arthritis according to patients' body mass index and adiposity.
Dr Baker reviews research he and...
11/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/12/2023
Dr George Karpouzas explained how biologic therapies may protect against major cardiovascular events among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr George Karpouzas explained how biologic therapies may protect against major cardiovascular events among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr George Karpouzas explained...
11/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Videos
11/12/2023
Dr Laura Coates reviews research she and colleagues conducted on the safety of risankizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis.
Dr Laura Coates reviews research she and colleagues conducted on the safety of risankizumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis.
Dr Laura Coates reviews research...
11/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/12/2023
Dr Kristin Wipfler reviews data from the FORWARD biobank on the need for more research into the refractory phenotype of rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Kristin Wipfler reviews data from the FORWARD biobank on the need for more research into the refractory phenotype of rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Kristin Wipfler reviews data...
11/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/12/2023
Can digital health tools offer more insight outside of clinical setting in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis? Dr Shilpa Venkatachalam spoke on the topic at ACR Convergence.
Can digital health tools offer more insight outside of clinical setting in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis? Dr Shilpa Venkatachalam spoke on the topic at ACR Convergence.
Can digital health tools offer...
11/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder, MD
Conference Coverage
08/14/2023
Dr Eder, from the University of Toronto, presented a poster at ACR Convergence on research that sheds light into how metabolic disorders and abnormal dietary patterns affect psoriatic arthritis disease activity.
Dr Eder, from the University of Toronto, presented a poster at ACR Convergence on research that sheds light into how metabolic disorders and abnormal dietary patterns affect psoriatic arthritis disease activity.
Dr Eder, from the University of...
08/14/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Joseph Merola
Conference Coverage
07/19/2023
Dr Merola and colleagues conducted a post hoc analysis of the KEEPsAkE 1 and 2 trials of risankizumab among patients with active psoriatic arthritis to evaluates patient subgroups at 52 weeks of treatment.
Dr Merola and colleagues conducted a post hoc analysis of the KEEPsAkE 1 and 2 trials of risankizumab among patients with active psoriatic arthritis to evaluates patient subgroups at 52 weeks of treatment.
Dr Merola and colleagues...
07/19/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Joseph Merola, MD
Conference Coverage
07/11/2023
Dr Merola explains how other conditions can mimic psoriatic diseases and present diagnostic and treatment challenges with the help of a dermatology-rheumatology combined clinic.
Dr Merola explains how other conditions can mimic psoriatic diseases and present diagnostic and treatment challenges with the help of a dermatology-rheumatology combined clinic.
Dr Merola explains how other...
07/11/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
woman spine+woman back pain
Conference Coverage
06/09/2023
Dr Mandal, from the University of California, presented research she conducted with colleagues on ways to alleviate the disproportionate levels of rheumatology care among communities of color and rural populations.
Dr Mandal, from the University of California, presented research she conducted with colleagues on ways to alleviate the disproportionate levels of rheumatology care among communities of color and rural populations.
Dr Mandal, from the University...
06/09/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
woman writing on computer
Conference Coverage
04/11/2023
Data from the Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool survey found that evaluation by a rheumatologist was beneficial in patient-driven psoriatic arthritis screening.
Data from the Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool survey found that evaluation by a rheumatologist was beneficial in patient-driven psoriatic arthritis screening.
Data from the Psoriasis...
04/11/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Alexis Ogdie
Conference Coverage
03/17/2023
Dr Ogdie, from the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the analysis of results from the KEEPsAKE trials of risankizumab regarding the association of clinical measures and patient-reported outcomes in psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Ogdie, from the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the analysis of results from the KEEPsAKE trials of risankizumab regarding the association of clinical measures and patient-reported outcomes in psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Ogdie, from the University of...
03/17/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Saakshi Khattri, MD
Conference Coverage
03/07/2023
Results from the KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 trials demonstrated the efficacy of risankizumab in achieving and maintaining resolution of dactylitis and enthesitis among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Results from the KEEPsAKE 1 and 2 trials demonstrated the efficacy of risankizumab in achieving and maintaining resolution of dactylitis and enthesitis among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Results from the KEEPsAKE 1 and...
03/07/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Laura Coates
Conference Coverage
02/22/2023
Dr Coates presented a poster at ACR Convergence examining the efficacy of upadacitinib vs adalimumab in treating psoriatic arthritis, using the RAPID3 tool to assess disease activity.
Dr Coates presented a poster at ACR Convergence examining the efficacy of upadacitinib vs adalimumab in treating psoriatic arthritis, using the RAPID3 tool to assess disease activity.
Dr Coates presented a poster at...
02/22/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Alexis Ogdie, MD
Conference Coverage
02/13/2023
Dr Ogdie, from the University of Pennsylvania, presented an abstract at ACR Convergence 2022 on research she and colleagues conducted highlighting the need to actively screen patients with psoriasis for their risk of developing psoriatic...
Dr Ogdie, from the University of Pennsylvania, presented an abstract at ACR Convergence 2022 on research she and colleagues conducted highlighting the need to actively screen patients with psoriasis for their risk of developing psoriatic...
Dr Ogdie, from the University of...
02/13/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder, MD
Conference Coverage
12/19/2022
Dr Eder and colleagues used data from Israeli health services to compare immune responses among patients with psoriatic arthritis and/or psoriasis and general population controls to COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr Eder and colleagues used data from Israeli health services to compare immune responses among patients with psoriatic arthritis and/or psoriasis and general population controls to COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr Eder and colleagues used data...
12/19/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
woman sad+depression
News
11/17/2022
Did you know psoriatic arthritis affects females in a much different way than males? Dr Michaela Koehm explained the differences in disease management and resolution between the sexes during her poster presentation at the ACR Convergence.
Did you know psoriatic arthritis affects females in a much different way than males? Dr Michaela Koehm explained the differences in disease management and resolution between the sexes during her poster presentation at the ACR Convergence.
Did you know psoriatic arthritis...
11/17/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
injection photo
Conference Coverage
11/14/2022
The American College of Rheumatology announced at ACR Convergence that its guideline for vaccinations among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases will be published in early 2023.
The American College of Rheumatology announced at ACR Convergence that its guideline for vaccinations among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases will be published in early 2023.
The American College of...
11/14/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Alexis Ogdie
Conference Coverage
11/14/2022
Dr Ogdie, from the University of Pennsylvania, reviews her poster presentation from ACR Convergence 2022 on response rates among patients treated with risankizumab based on the number of swollen and tender joints, from the KEEPsAKE 1 and 2...
Dr Ogdie, from the University of Pennsylvania, reviews her poster presentation from ACR Convergence 2022 on response rates among patients treated with risankizumab based on the number of swollen and tender joints, from the KEEPsAKE 1 and 2...
Dr Ogdie, from the University of...
11/14/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Kelly Gavigan, MPH
Conference Coverage
11/12/2022
Through a cross-sectional online survey, Dr Gavighan and colleagues sought to examine the views and attitudes of individuals with psoriatic arthritis about using a guided online wellness program to manage their disease.
Through a cross-sectional online survey, Dr Gavighan and colleagues sought to examine the views and attitudes of individuals with psoriatic arthritis about using a guided online wellness program to manage their disease.
Through a cross-sectional online...
11/12/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
woman in hospital
Conference Coverage
07/22/2022
A study presented at ACR Convergence 2021 shows that patients with psoriatic arthritis who also suffer from fatigue incurred higher resource use and health care costs than those without fatigue.
A study presented at ACR Convergence 2021 shows that patients with psoriatic arthritis who also suffer from fatigue incurred higher resource use and health care costs than those without fatigue.
A study presented at ACR...
07/22/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
spinal xray
Conference Coverage
02/18/2022
A new study demonstrates that patients with psoriatic arthritis, as in other inflammatory diseases, are at higher risk of fractures in the vertebrae.
A new study demonstrates that patients with psoriatic arthritis, as in other inflammatory diseases, are at higher risk of fractures in the vertebrae.
A new study demonstrates that...
02/18/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Orbai
Podcast
01/31/2022
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins University, discusses her project to validate the PROMIS 29 profile for use in assessing several disease domains among patients with psoriatic arthritis, which she spoke about at ACR Convergence 2021.
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins University, discusses her project to validate the PROMIS 29 profile for use in assessing several disease domains among patients with psoriatic arthritis, which she spoke about at ACR Convergence 2021.
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins...
01/31/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Orbai
Podcast
12/07/2021
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins University, recaps a presentation on the findings of a trial of guselkumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis at ACR Convergence 2021.
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins University, recaps a presentation on the findings of a trial of guselkumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis at ACR Convergence 2021.
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins...
12/07/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Al Kim
Video
12/06/2021
Dr Kim, from Washington University School of Medicine, discusses recent research he presented at the ACR Convergence demonstrating how patients on various immunosuppressive therapies respond to vaccines—including the vaccine against...
Dr Kim, from Washington University School of Medicine, discusses recent research he presented at the ACR Convergence demonstrating how patients on various immunosuppressive therapies respond to vaccines—including the vaccine against...
Dr Kim, from Washington...
12/06/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
For patients with Behçet disease, ophthalmological involvement is one of the most feared manifestations.
Conference Coverage
11/23/2021
A study presented at the ACR 2021 Convergence found that among patients with Behçet’s disease, the most frequent ocular manifestations were uveitis and retinal vasculitis.
A study presented at the ACR 2021 Convergence found that among patients with Behçet’s disease, the most frequent ocular manifestations were uveitis and retinal vasculitis.
A study presented at the ACR...
11/23/2021
Autoimmune
an elderly person's hand
Conference Coverage
11/23/2021
A web-based program for systemic sclerosis symptom management proved feasible and received positive feedback from participants.
A web-based program for systemic sclerosis symptom management proved feasible and received positive feedback from participants.
A web-based program for systemic...
11/23/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
phone & laptop
Conference Coverage
11/18/2021
Researchers presented an abstract at ACR Convergence 2021 examining how collaborative care by rheumatologists and dermatologists can benefit patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers presented an abstract at ACR Convergence 2021 examining how collaborative care by rheumatologists and dermatologists can benefit patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers presented an...
11/18/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
CT
Conference Coverage
11/12/2021
An abstract presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2021 Convergence validated Total-Body 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for accurately diagnosing psoriatic arthritis.
An abstract presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2021 Convergence validated Total-Body 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging for accurately diagnosing psoriatic arthritis.
An abstract presented at the...
11/12/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Eyeball
Conference Coverage
11/08/2021
Study findings show the hazard ratio for uveitis was significantly higher among patients with psoriatic arthritis compared to the general population.
Study findings show the hazard ratio for uveitis was significantly higher among patients with psoriatic arthritis compared to the general population.
Study findings show the hazard...
11/08/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
blood vials
Conference Coverage
11/08/2021
Findings from 2 randomized clinical trials suggest treatment with guselkumab increases hemoglobin levels and lessens the prevalence of anemia among patients with PsA.
Findings from 2 randomized clinical trials suggest treatment with guselkumab increases hemoglobin levels and lessens the prevalence of anemia among patients with PsA.
Findings from 2 randomized...
11/08/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
person holding knee
Conference Coverage
11/07/2021
A phase 3 trial tests upacitinib and adalimumab for pain relief among patients with psoriatic arthritis and shows association with other improvements in patient-reported outcomes.
A phase 3 trial tests upacitinib and adalimumab for pain relief among patients with psoriatic arthritis and shows association with other improvements in patient-reported outcomes.
A phase 3 trial tests upacitinib...
11/07/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
laptop and stethoscope
Conference Coverage
11/07/2021
Investigators sought to determine whether the EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus was predictive of damage and mortality.
Investigators sought to determine whether the EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus was predictive of damage and mortality.
Investigators sought to...
11/07/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
pulse ox
Conference Coverage
11/06/2021
Clinicians in a rural medical center sought to improve early detection of interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension among patients with scleroderma.
Clinicians in a rural medical center sought to improve early detection of interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension among patients with scleroderma.
Clinicians in a rural medical...
11/06/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
injection photo
Conference Coverage
11/06/2021
An abstract presented at ACR Convergence indicated that patients with rheumatic diseases mounted a lower immune response to mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 than the general population.
An abstract presented at ACR Convergence indicated that patients with rheumatic diseases mounted a lower immune response to mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 than the general population.
An abstract presented at ACR...
11/06/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
hands
Conference Coverage
11/06/2021
Study findings suggest that the psychosocial toll of the pandemic on patients with rheumatic disease supports the need for care teams to assess and address mental health side effects.
Study findings suggest that the psychosocial toll of the pandemic on patients with rheumatic disease supports the need for care teams to assess and address mental health side effects.
Study findings suggest that the...
11/06/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
xray
Conference Coverage
11/06/2021
Specific subtypes of symptomatic multi-joint osteoarthritis, in which at least one joint site is symptomatic, are associated with varying decrements in self-reported physical function.
Specific subtypes of symptomatic multi-joint osteoarthritis, in which at least one joint site is symptomatic, are associated with varying decrements in self-reported physical function.
Specific subtypes of symptomatic...
11/06/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
chest xray
Conference Coverage
11/06/2021
Researchers found that while a majority of patients with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed within the previous 2 years had airway disease, in most the disease was mild and required no change in treatment.
Researchers found that while a majority of patients with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed within the previous 2 years had airway disease, in most the disease was mild and required no change in treatment.
Researchers found that while a...
11/06/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
kidney
Conference Coverage
11/23/2011
In the interim analysis of the AURORA 2 Extension Study, the addition of voclosporin to a mycophenolate mofetil and low-dose steroid treatment routine has proved effective at reducing proteinuria.
In the interim analysis of the AURORA 2 Extension Study, the addition of voclosporin to a mycophenolate mofetil and low-dose steroid treatment routine has proved effective at reducing proteinuria.
In the interim analysis of the...
11/23/2011
Autoimmune
woman and doctor
Conference Coverage
11/16/2011
Higher rates of annual short-term disability were observed among patients with PsA and fatigue than without fatigue, according to a study presented at ACR Convergence 2021.
Higher rates of annual short-term disability were observed among patients with PsA and fatigue than without fatigue, according to a study presented at ACR Convergence 2021.
Higher rates of annual...
11/16/2011
Gastroenterology
man with tape measure
Conference Coverage
11/04/2011
Study findings suggest changes in patient-reported outcomes measures were lowest among patients with PsA and obesity compared to other BMI categories.
Study findings suggest changes in patient-reported outcomes measures were lowest among patients with PsA and obesity compared to other BMI categories.
Study findings suggest changes...
11/04/2011
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Conference Coverage
11/07/2010
A study presented at ACR Convergence 2021 revealed that primary care providers prescribed more pain relievers and fewer disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs than rheumatologists for patients with AS.
A study presented at ACR Convergence 2021 revealed that primary care providers prescribed more pain relievers and fewer disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs than rheumatologists for patients with AS.
A study presented at ACR...
11/07/2010
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/10/2002
A new risk score for development of interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis beats clinical factors alone, according to an abstract presented by Dr Austin Wheeler at ACR Convergence.
A new risk score for development of interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis beats clinical factors alone, according to an abstract presented by Dr Austin Wheeler at ACR Convergence.
A new risk score for development...
11/10/2002
Rheumatology & Arthritis