A post hoc analysis of the SELECT-PsA trials shows that upadacitinib significantly improves enthesitis, with sustained benefits and protection from recurrence or new-onset enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis patients.
A post hoc analysis of the SELECT-PsA trials shows that upadacitinib significantly improves enthesitis, with sustained benefits and protection from recurrence or new-onset enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr Shilpa Venkatachalam, director of Patient-Centered Research Operations and Ethical Oversight at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, reviews the results of a survey among patients with psoriatic arthritis regarding interest in an online...
Dr Shilpa Venkatachalam, director of Patient-Centered Research Operations and Ethical Oversight at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, reviews the results of a survey among patients with psoriatic arthritis regarding interest in an online...
In this podcast, Dr Laura Coates of Oxford University discusses the changes made to the guidelines for treatment of psoriatic arthritis by the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
In this podcast, Dr Laura Coates of Oxford University discusses the changes made to the guidelines for treatment of psoriatic arthritis by the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
Dr Vinod Chandran talks about his research into whether depression and anxiety can reduce the likelihood of achieving minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Vinod Chandran talks about his research into whether depression and anxiety can reduce the likelihood of achieving minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis.
In this podcast Dr Ogdie discusses research her team conducted into the treatment burden associated with methotrexate and antitumor necrosis factor inhibitors in both psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, including differences among...
In this podcast Dr Ogdie discusses research her team conducted into the treatment burden associated with methotrexate and antitumor necrosis factor inhibitors in both psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, including differences among...
Dr Ogdie discusses her research into the differences in reactions to methotrexate and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors among patients with psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Ogdie discusses her research into the differences in reactions to methotrexate and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors among patients with psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Paine discusses the findings and implications of a study he and colleagues at the University of Rochester conducted into whether certain metabolic factors indicate a patient's risk of progressing from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Paine discusses the findings and implications of a study he and colleagues at the University of Rochester conducted into whether certain metabolic factors indicate a patient's risk of progressing from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis.
In this podcast, Vikas Majithia, MD, from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, discusses some of the difficulties rheumatologists encounter when diagnosing psoriatic arthritis, and key indicators of the disease.
In this podcast, Vikas Majithia, MD, from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, discusses some of the difficulties rheumatologists encounter when diagnosing psoriatic arthritis, and key indicators of the disease.
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins University, discusses her examination of how well results from Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index and the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System for physical function agree when...
Dr Orbai, from Johns Hopkins University, discusses her examination of how well results from Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index and the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System for physical function agree when...
Dr Schwartzman, from the Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell in New York City, discusses her research into medication practices among clinicians and medication preferences among patients with psoriatic...
Dr Schwartzman, from the Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell in New York City, discusses her research into medication practices among clinicians and medication preferences among patients with psoriatic...
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 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.
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!
The Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) can help identify patients with psoriasis at higher risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. Do you know the key indicator? Take our quiz to find out!
The Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) can help identify patients with psoriasis at higher risk of developing psoriatic arthritis. Do you know the key indicator? Take our quiz to find out!
Dr Laura Coates tested the efficacy of the tumor necrosis factor inhibitor adalimumab against the Janus kinase inhibitor upadacitinib in treating psoriatic arthritis in recent research. Do you know what the results showed? Find out here.
Dr Laura Coates tested the efficacy of the tumor necrosis factor inhibitor adalimumab against the Janus kinase inhibitor upadacitinib in treating psoriatic arthritis in recent research. Do you know what the results showed? Find out here.
What was the sole clinical feature of psoriatic arthritis that differed between patients with early vs late-onset psoriasis and could serve as a predictor of disease severity? Take our quiz to find out!
What was the sole clinical feature of psoriatic arthritis that differed between patients with early vs late-onset psoriasis and could serve as a predictor of disease severity? Take our quiz to find out!
A recent study compared the efficacy of different procedures for diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among patients with psoriasis who were experiencing musculoskeletal complaints. Find out what diagnostic procedure yielded better combined...
A recent study compared the efficacy of different procedures for diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among patients with psoriasis who were experiencing musculoskeletal complaints. Find out what diagnostic procedure yielded better combined...
Research shows patients with this autoimmune disease are at risk of developing psoriatic conditions. Do you know which disease? Find out with our quiz!
Research shows patients with this autoimmune disease are at risk of developing psoriatic conditions. Do you know which disease? Find out with our quiz!
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) most often appears among adults in which one of the following age ranges?A child is most likely to develop PsA at which age?PsA usually presents approximately how many years after...
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) most often appears among adults in which one of the following age ranges?A child is most likely to develop PsA at which age?PsA usually presents approximately how many years after...
Individuals of any age can develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but during which age range is someone most likely to develop PsA?Better luck next timeIn addition to age, having psoriasis and having a family history of...
Individuals of any age can develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but during which age range is someone most likely to develop PsA?Better luck next timeIn addition to age, having psoriasis and having a family history of...
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!
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...
Many autoimmune diseases, particularly inflammatory types of arthritis, present with extra-articular manifestations (EAMs). Enthesitis, dactylitis, and nail disease are relatively common among patients with...
Many autoimmune diseases, particularly inflammatory types of arthritis, present with extra-articular manifestations (EAMs). Enthesitis, dactylitis, and nail disease are relatively common among patients with...
An abstract presented at the recent EULAR 2020 symposium revealed that patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which may be due in part to depression. How do you...
An abstract presented at the recent EULAR 2020 symposium revealed that patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which may be due in part to depression. How do you...
Which patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure do you most often use to assess function among patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?HAQ‐DIPCS-12PsAID‐FCNone of the aboveOther
Which patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure do you most often use to assess function among patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?HAQ‐DIPCS-12PsAID‐FCNone of the aboveOther
Do you think imaging techniques such as ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging can be beneficial for a treat-to-target strategy in PsA management?Yes, I think so.No, I do not think so.Unsure.
Do you think imaging techniques such as ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging can be beneficial for a treat-to-target strategy in PsA management?Yes, I think so.No, I do not think so.Unsure.
Research reveals the Health Assessment Questionnaire disability index (HAQ DI), the Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease instrument functional capacity score (PsAID‐FC), and 12‐item Short Form instrument physical component summary (SF‐12...
Research reveals the Health Assessment Questionnaire disability index (HAQ DI), the Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease instrument functional capacity score (PsAID‐FC), and 12‐item Short Form instrument physical component summary (SF‐12...
Patients with psoriatic diseases may experience increased risks for adverse maternal events during pregnancy, when compared to the general population. How do monitor your own patients with psoriatic diseases during pregnancy?I work with my...
Patients with psoriatic diseases may experience increased risks for adverse maternal events during pregnancy, when compared to the general population. How do monitor your own patients with psoriatic diseases during pregnancy?I work with my...
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...
Recent research shows that Janus kinase inhibitors may be effective therapy in treatment of axial spondyloarthritis. Have you tried them in your practice? Let us know what you think with our brief quiz!
Recent research shows that Janus kinase inhibitors may be effective therapy in treatment of axial spondyloarthritis. Have you tried them in your practice? Let us know what you think with our brief quiz!
There are several therapeutic alternatives and combinations available for inducing remission in ANCA vasculitis. Which of these is your preferred first-line agent?
There are several therapeutic alternatives and combinations available for inducing remission in ANCA vasculitis. Which of these is your preferred first-line agent?
Researchers identified 10 strategies that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can implement to cultivate resilience. Of these strategies, which have you found to be most effective for your patients with RA? Give us your take in our poll!
Researchers identified 10 strategies that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can implement to cultivate resilience. Of these strategies, which have you found to be most effective for your patients with RA? Give us your take in our poll!
How do you emphasize the importance of exercise and weight loss for managing hip and knee osteoarthritis among your patients? Tell us with our quick poll!
How do you emphasize the importance of exercise and weight loss for managing hip and knee osteoarthritis among your patients? Tell us with our quick poll!
Patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis may be able to safely taper from 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 from tumor necrosis factor inhibitors using a treat-to-target approach, new research indicates.
Drs Alfred Kim, Jeffrey Sparks, and Jean Liew review the creation and the accomplishments of the Global Rheumatology Alliance in tracking and studying the impact of COVID-19 among patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Drs Alfred Kim, Jeffrey Sparks, and Jean Liew review the creation and the accomplishments of the Global Rheumatology Alliance in tracking and studying the impact of COVID-19 among patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Dr England gives us the key points from his study on whether certain multimorbidity patterns are associated with long-term disease severity among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr England gives us the key points from his study on whether certain multimorbidity patterns are associated with long-term disease severity among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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.