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01/17/2022
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more...
01/17/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
How Should You Approach This Difficult Gout Management Problem?
Quiz
01/07/2021
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
...
01/07/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Why Is This Man’s Toe Painful, Swollen, and Red?
Case Report
01/30/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
10/16/2019
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What...
10/16/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
08/05/2019
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what...
08/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/08/2019
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More...
07/08/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/05/2019
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids...
07/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
04/18/2019
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
04/18/2019
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
03/01/2019
Pegloticase treatment can quickly resolve the tophi that many patients with gout experience, according to a new study. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that the target serum urate should be lowered sufficiently in order to...
Pegloticase treatment can quickly resolve the tophi that many patients with gout experience, according to a new study. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that the target serum urate should be lowered sufficiently in order to...
Pegloticase treatment can...
03/01/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
02/25/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis

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RHEUMATOLOGY
08/05/2019
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what...
08/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
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
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
Misti Paudel
Podcast
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
Sponsored Video
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
Vikas Majithia
Podcast
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
Sponsored Video
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
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
Podcast
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
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
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

News

News
01/17/2022
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more...
01/17/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
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
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
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
News
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
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
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/15/2024
The burden of psoriatic arthritis varied by race/ethnicity according to patient reported quality of life, health care utilization, and work productivity.
The burden of psoriatic arthritis varied by race/ethnicity according to patient reported quality of life, health care utilization, and work productivity.
The burden of psoriatic...
11/15/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/08/2024
Meta-regression showed a lower rate of incident cardiovascular disease in more recent data for patients with psoriatic arthritis, but not for patients with spondyloarthritis, researchers report.
Meta-regression showed a lower rate of incident cardiovascular disease in more recent data for patients with psoriatic arthritis, but not for patients with spondyloarthritis, researchers report.
Meta-regression showed a lower...
11/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/18/2024
More study is needed to gain understanding of how physical work may influence disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
More study is needed to gain understanding of how physical work may influence disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
More study is needed to gain...
10/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/18/2024
Clinicians should be mindful of potential surprise findings on imaging that may necessitate changes in treatment.
Clinicians should be mindful of potential surprise findings on imaging that may necessitate changes in treatment.
Clinicians should be mindful of...
10/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Interactive Features

News
01/17/2022
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more...
01/17/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
How Should You Approach This Difficult Gout Management Problem?
Quiz
01/07/2021
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
...
01/07/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Why Is This Man’s Toe Painful, Swollen, and Red?
Case Report
01/30/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
10/16/2019
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What...
10/16/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
08/05/2019
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what...
08/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/08/2019
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More...
07/08/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/05/2019
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids...
07/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
04/18/2019
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
04/18/2019
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
03/01/2019
Pegloticase treatment can quickly resolve the tophi that many patients with gout experience, according to a new study. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that the target serum urate should be lowered sufficiently in order to...
Pegloticase treatment can quickly resolve the tophi that many patients with gout experience, according to a new study. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that the target serum urate should be lowered sufficiently in order to...
Pegloticase treatment can...
03/01/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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