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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
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Multimorbidity Prevalence Significantly Higher in SLE Patients
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
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
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Therapeutic HCQ Levels Linked With Fewer Hospitalizations in Lupus
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Nonadherence to receiving hydroxychloroquine is associated with a 3-fold higher risk of lupus-related hospitalization.
Nonadherence to receiving hydroxychloroquine is associated with a 3-fold higher risk of lupus-related hospitalization.
Nonadherence to receiving...
10/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Lupus and IBD Share Microbiome Features
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers identified distinct microbial signatures with significant overlaps between systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers identified distinct microbial signatures with significant overlaps between systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers identified distinct...
10/18/2024
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Car-T Cell Treatment in Refractory Autoimmune Disease
07/12/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows long-term safety and efficacy in 3 different autoimmune diseases.
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows long-term safety and efficacy in 3 different autoimmune diseases.
CD19 CAR-T cell treatment shows...
07/12/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Ultraprocessed Food Intake and SLE Incidence Among Women
07/12/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Sugar- and artificially sweetened-beverages were among the key contributors to heightened risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sugar- and artificially sweetened-beverages were among the key contributors to heightened risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
Sugar- and artificially...
07/12/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
ACR Workgroup Recommends Annual Screening for Depression, Physical Function Among Patients With SLE
02/28/2024
Priyam Vora
New quality measures aim to address gaps and inequities in symptom recognition, care, and disease management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
New quality measures aim to address gaps and inequities in symptom recognition, care, and disease management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
New quality measures aim to...
02/28/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Lupus May Lower COVID-19 Vaccine Antibody Response
01/05/2024
Priyam Vora
Recent research determined the effect of immunosuppressive drugs on SARS–CoV-2 vaccine response among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Recent research determined the effect of immunosuppressive drugs on SARS–CoV-2 vaccine response among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Recent research determined the...
01/05/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Chronic Conditions
11/13/2023
Priyam Vora
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
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Disparities Examined Among Patients With SLE and COVID-19 Outcomes
06/22/2023
Priyam Vora
Researchers sought to determine if an association exists between outcomes of COVID-19 and the race or ethnicity of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Researchers sought to determine if an association exists between outcomes of COVID-19 and the race or ethnicity of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Researchers sought to determine...
06/22/2023
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Immunosuppressant Withdrawal
01/03/2023
Priyam Vora
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue...
01/03/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Quizzes

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Immunosuppressant Withdrawal
01/03/2023
Priyam Vora
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue immunosuppressant therapy among patients with lupus nephritis who have achieved remission? Take our quiz to find out!
Is it safe to discontinue...
01/03/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Covid
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Are Patients With SLE at Increased Risk of COVID-19?
04/14/2021
Rheumatologists encourage patients to continue safe practices in preventing COVID-19 infection, but are patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at an increased risk of the virus?
Rheumatologists encourage patients to continue safe practices in preventing COVID-19 infection, but are patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at an increased risk of the virus?
Rheumatologists encourage...
04/14/2021
Autoimmune
Challenges in Managing Lupus Nephritis
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Challenges in Managing Lupus Nephritis
03/09/2021
While advances in treatment offer hope, risk factors need more research to improve outcomes.
While advances in treatment offer hope, risk factors need more research to improve outcomes.
While advances in treatment...
03/09/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Pop Quiz: Lupus Nephritis
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Pop Quiz: Lupus Nephritis
01/03/2020
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the...
01/03/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Lupus Nephritis
10/03/2019
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the...
10/03/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Lupus
05/28/2019
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Test your knowledge on the chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans by taking our short quiz based on facts from the Lupus Foundation of America.
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Test your knowledge on the chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans by taking our short quiz based on facts from the Lupus Foundation of America.
May is Lupus Awareness Month....
05/28/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Quiz: Lupus Nephritis Among Racial and Ethnic Groups
02/17/2011
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or ethnic group is most likely to develop lupus nephritis?Better luck next timeFor more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.Great job!For more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or ethnic group is most likely to develop lupus nephritis?Better luck next timeFor more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.Great job!For more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or...
02/17/2011
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
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
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge on gout, a form of arthritis typically characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge on gout, a form of arthritis typically characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.
Take a quick quiz to test your...
02/06/2024
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Fracture Risks in Axial Spondyloarthritis
02/01/2024
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!
A retrospective cohort study...
02/01/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Axial Spondyloarthritis and Age
01/12/2024
Priyam Vora
Patients in which age group are most commonly affected by axial spondyloarthritis? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Patients in which age group are most commonly affected by axial spondyloarthritis? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Patients in which age group are...
01/12/2024
Autoimmune
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Quiz: Fractures Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
12/30/2023
Priyam Vora
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 some key...
12/30/2023
Autoimmune
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Quiz: Mortality Among Patients With AS and nr-axSpA
12/29/2023
Priyam Vora
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!
Researchers found differences in...
12/29/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Treatment for Nonrad axSpA
12/04/2023
Priyam Vora
What do current professional guidelines advise for first-line treatment of axial diseases? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
What do current professional guidelines advise for first-line treatment of axial diseases? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
What do current professional...
12/04/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcasts

Podcasts
Swamy Venuturupalli, MD and Katja Reuter, PhD on Twitter as a Research Tool for Lupus
04/25/2022
Drs Venuturupalli and Reuter discuss their latest research into whether Twitter can be a source of patient information.
Drs Venuturupalli and Reuter discuss their latest research into whether Twitter can be a source of patient information.
Drs Venuturupalli and Reuter...
04/25/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
More Diverse Clinical Trials Can Lead to Improved Outcomes in Lupus
12/10/2018
Dr Saira Sheikh from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the lack of diversity in Lupus clinical trials, the new ACR partnership aimed at increasing access to trials for minorities, the overall impact on the...
Dr Saira Sheikh from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the lack of diversity in Lupus clinical trials, the new ACR partnership aimed at increasing access to trials for minorities, the overall impact on the...
Dr Saira Sheikh from University...
12/10/2018
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on Long COVID Similarities to Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS
01/02/2025
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the similarities between long COVID, fibromyalgia, and in its most severe form, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, and the importance of reassuring patients that their symptoms and conditions are real.
Dr Calabrese discusses the...
01/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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
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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

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Gout Flare Prediction Tool Tested in ED Setting
05/05/2023
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.
Using data from electronic...
05/05/2023
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Upadacitinib in PsA With Axial Involvement
06/06/2023
Investigators conducted a post-hoc analysis of the SELECT-PsA trials to determine whether upadacitinib was effective in treating axial arthritis among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Investigators conducted a post-hoc analysis of the SELECT-PsA trials to determine whether upadacitinib was effective in treating axial arthritis among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Investigators conducted a...
06/06/2023
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
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
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
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04/26/2022
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
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