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!
Researchers assessed the proportion and factors associated with serum urate testing after urate-lowering therapy initiation among older adults with gout.
Researchers assessed the proportion and factors associated with serum urate testing after urate-lowering therapy initiation among older adults with gout.
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.
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.
Using data from electronic medical records, a tool to alert caregivers in emergency departments to possible flares of gout showed “modest” predictive value.
Using data from electronic medical records, a tool to alert caregivers in emergency departments to possible flares of gout showed “modest” predictive value.
Laura Plantinga, PhD, from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and colleagues conducted a pilot study to investigate the utility of the National Institutes of Health Toolbox in assessing cognition among patients with SLE.
Laura Plantinga, PhD, from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and colleagues conducted a pilot study to investigate the utility of the National Institutes of Health Toolbox in assessing cognition among patients with SLE.
A team of researchers sought to determine whether treatment with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) showed efficacy among patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in achieving Assessment of...
A team of researchers sought to determine whether treatment with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) showed efficacy among patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in achieving Assessment of...
Self-management education programs are implemented to help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life among patients with chronic health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The programs can be implemented at the...
Self-management education programs are implemented to help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life among patients with chronic health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The programs can be implemented at the...
Several nutrients and foods are associated with uric acid status. However, the association between overall diet quality and hyperuricemia is unclear. A research team led by Yun Gao, MD, and Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, aimed to...
Several nutrients and foods are associated with uric acid status. However, the association between overall diet quality and hyperuricemia is unclear. A research team led by Yun Gao, MD, and Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, aimed to...
Men with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) seek medical attention and supportive care for their condition less than women. Additionally, data on the medical, psychosocial, and support needs of men with SLE are...
Men with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) seek medical attention and supportive care for their condition less than women. Additionally, data on the medical, psychosocial, and support needs of men with SLE are...
The Gout, Hyperuricemia and Crystal-Associated Disease Network (G-CAN) has developed a consensus statement regarding the labels and definitions used for disease states of gout. G-CAN sought to overcome...
The Gout, Hyperuricemia and Crystal-Associated Disease Network (G-CAN) has developed a consensus statement regarding the labels and definitions used for disease states of gout. G-CAN sought to overcome...
More than half of all patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) report frequent gut pain and diarrhea. However, while microscopic gut inflammation is common in this disease, such inflammation has not been clearly...
More than half of all patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) report frequent gut pain and diarrhea. However, while microscopic gut inflammation is common in this disease, such inflammation has not been clearly...
Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase blood pressure and potential cardiovascular burden, but what is the association between NSAID use and incident hypertension in ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?
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Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase blood pressure and potential cardiovascular burden, but what is the association between NSAID use and incident hypertension in ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?
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Dr Ogdie answers our questions about achieving minimal disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Dr Ogdie answers our questions about achieving minimal disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Dr Cheung agreed to answer a few question about his recent study highlighting an urgent need for better strategies in hip fracture prevention and care.
Dr Cheung agreed to answer a few question about his recent study highlighting an urgent need for better strategies in hip fracture prevention and care.
Dr Klareskog agreed to answer a few questions about this study on whether occupational inhalable agents present major risks in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly among smokers and among those with a genetic predisposition...
Dr Klareskog agreed to answer a few questions about this study on whether occupational inhalable agents present major risks in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly among smokers and among those with a genetic predisposition...
A recent abstract published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery reviewed and created a risk stratification strategy for early referral of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
A recent abstract published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery reviewed and created a risk stratification strategy for early referral of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
In this Q&A, Saundra Jain, MS, PsyD, and Andrew Laster, MD, discuss the concept of wellness in the context of rheumatic diseases and inflammatory arthritis.
In this Q&A, Saundra Jain, MS, PsyD, and Andrew Laster, MD, discuss the concept of wellness in the context of rheumatic diseases and inflammatory arthritis.
Dr Betty Hsiao, from the Yale New Haven Medical Center and a medical advisor to CreakyJoints, presented an abstract at EULAR 2022 on understanding heterogeneity in patients' conceptualization of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Betty Hsiao, from the Yale New Haven Medical Center and a medical advisor to CreakyJoints, presented an abstract at EULAR 2022 on understanding heterogeneity in patients' conceptualization of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
How beneficial is achieving minimal disease activity for patients with psoriatic arthritis? Alexis Ogdie, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, answers some questions about her research into this subject in this Q&A.
How beneficial is achieving minimal disease activity for patients with psoriatic arthritis? Alexis Ogdie, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, answers some questions about her research into this subject in this Q&A.
In this podcast, Alfred Kim, MD, PhD, and Leonard Calabrese, DO, provide updates on the rapidly changing dynamics of long COVID. They also discuss current strategies in managing the lingering effects after COVID-19 infection among the...
In this podcast, Alfred Kim, MD, PhD, and Leonard Calabrese, DO, provide updates on the rapidly changing dynamics of long COVID. They also discuss current strategies in managing the lingering effects after COVID-19 infection among the...
In this podcast, rheumatologists Jeffrey Sparks, MD, and Alfred Kim, MD, discuss how recent developments in COVID-19 vaccine research and policy may affect patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
In this podcast, rheumatologists Jeffrey Sparks, MD, and Alfred Kim, MD, discuss how recent developments in COVID-19 vaccine research and policy may affect patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
In this podcast, W. Benjamin Nowell, PhD, Director, Patient-Centered Research at CreakyJoints and principal investigator of ArthritisPower discusses the newly published study,“Which patient-reported outcomes do rheumatology patients find...
In this podcast, W. Benjamin Nowell, PhD, Director, Patient-Centered Research at CreakyJoints and principal investigator of ArthritisPower discusses the newly published study,“Which patient-reported outcomes do rheumatology patients find...
She talks about the ACR’s new guideline on reproductive health, including how you can help patients make decisions about contraception and choose appropriate medications during pregnancy.
She talks about the ACR’s new guideline on reproductive health, including how you can help patients make decisions about contraception and choose appropriate medications during pregnancy.
He discusses his research on the overall risk and temporal trends of venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism in patients with gout.
He discusses his research on the overall risk and temporal trends of venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism in patients with gout.
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.
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.
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 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...
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 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 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.
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...
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 Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
Dr Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
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!
Would switching from reference adalimumab to a biosimilar have any impact on disease activity or adverse effects among patients with inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases? Take our quiz to find out!
Would switching from reference adalimumab to a biosimilar have any impact on disease activity or adverse effects among patients with inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases? Take our quiz to find out!
In a recent clinical trial, researchers compared therapeutic drug monitoring during maintenance infliximab therapy with standard treatment. Which therapy was more likely to lead to sustained disease control among patients with immune-mediated...
In a recent clinical trial, researchers compared therapeutic drug monitoring during maintenance infliximab therapy with standard treatment. Which therapy was more likely to lead to sustained disease control among patients with immune-mediated...
Many therapeutic agents for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases suppress the immune system in patients. Which of these agents is most likely to also cause patients not to mount a significant response to vaccines, including the vaccine for...
Many therapeutic agents for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases suppress the immune system in patients. Which of these agents is most likely to also cause patients not to mount a significant response to vaccines, including the vaccine for...
In its recently updated guidelines for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) the American College of Rheumatology, Spondylitis Association of America, and...
In its recently updated guidelines for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) the American College of Rheumatology, Spondylitis Association of America, and...
Despite recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and other international societies, the use of treat‐to‐target strategies with urate‐lowering therapy (ULT) has not increased over the past 20...
Despite recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and other international societies, the use of treat‐to‐target strategies with urate‐lowering therapy (ULT) has not increased over the past 20...
Some patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) do not receive adequate relief from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In these cases, the updated...
Some patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) do not receive adequate relief from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In these cases, the updated...
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the subject!
In this video, Amy Donegan, CPNP-PC, from Nationwide Children`s Hospital, discusses misconceptions of exclusive enteral nutrition therapy in pediatric Crohn disease.
In this video, Amy Donegan, CPNP-PC, from Nationwide Children`s Hospital, discusses misconceptions of exclusive enteral nutrition therapy in pediatric Crohn disease.
Composite indices to assess for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are valuable in clinical trials, but in clinical practice, they may not accurately reflect the real complexity of these diseases.
Composite indices to assess for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are valuable in clinical trials, but in clinical practice, they may not accurately reflect the real complexity of these diseases.
A multidisciplinary approach to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) management can help in the optimization of a treatment plan. When managing PsA, are you typically satisfied with the level of communication you have...
A multidisciplinary approach to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) management can help in the optimization of a treatment plan. When managing PsA, are you typically satisfied with the level of communication you have...
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has proposed a definition for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
According to the task force that developed the definition, uniform terminology and an...
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has proposed a definition for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
According to the task force that developed the definition, uniform terminology and an...
Patients who use neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experience statistically significant gains in quadriceps strength compared with patients who do not receive NMES, a...
Patients who use neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experience statistically significant gains in quadriceps strength compared with patients who do not receive NMES, a...