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.
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.
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.
The findings of a recent study suggest that menopause, particularly early menopause, may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women.
The findings of a recent study suggest that menopause, particularly early menopause, may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women.
A recent study found no significant difference in the risk of cardiovascular events among rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with Janus kinase inhibitors or biologic disease-modifying drugs.
A recent study found no significant difference in the risk of cardiovascular events among rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with Janus kinase inhibitors or biologic disease-modifying drugs.
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.
Dr Winthrop talks about how vaccinations affect individuals with immunocompromised immune systems, the challenges associated with vaccination, and what rheumatologists should know about vaccines in 2020.
Dr Winthrop talks about how vaccinations affect individuals with immunocompromised immune systems, the challenges associated with vaccination, and what rheumatologists should know about vaccines in 2020.
Dr Edgerton discusses the prevalence of arthritis among active and former service members, the importance of a dedicated arthritis research program at the United States Department of Defense, and more.
Dr Edgerton discusses the prevalence of arthritis among active and former service members, the importance of a dedicated arthritis research program at the United States Department of Defense, and more.
Dr W Kelton Vasileff, who is an orthopedic surgeon at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, explains what subchondroplasty is and which patient populations can benefit from the procedure.
Read more about subchondroplasty...
Dr W Kelton Vasileff, who is an orthopedic surgeon at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, explains what subchondroplasty is and which patient populations can benefit from the procedure.
Read more about subchondroplasty...
Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of Americans, and continuous joint damage may be predicted and prevented with the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. Charles Peterfy, founder and CEO of Spire Sciences in Boca Raton,...
Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of Americans, and continuous joint damage may be predicted and prevented with the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. Charles Peterfy, founder and CEO of Spire Sciences in Boca Raton,...
He talks about his study that evaluated the unique and interactive roles of patient beliefs about the necessity of rheumatoid arthritis medications and concerns about them in predicting adherence to prescribed treatments.
He talks about his study that evaluated the unique and interactive roles of patient beliefs about the necessity of rheumatoid arthritis medications and concerns about them in predicting adherence to prescribed treatments.
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.
AUTHOR:
Luis Perez, DO
CITATION:
Perez L. Atraumatic cervical fracture in rheumatoid arthritis. Consultant. 2015;55(7):567-568.
A 72-year-old white woman with hypertension, hypothyroidism, breast cancer (in...
AUTHOR:
Luis Perez, DO
CITATION:
Perez L. Atraumatic cervical fracture in rheumatoid arthritis. Consultant. 2015;55(7):567-568.
A 72-year-old white woman with hypertension, hypothyroidism, breast cancer (in...
ABSTRACT: The differential diagnosis for a child with a painful and swollen joint is broad and includes trauma, infection-related diseases (such as septic arthritis or reactive arthritis), rheumatologic disorders (such...
ABSTRACT: The differential diagnosis for a child with a painful and swollen joint is broad and includes trauma, infection-related diseases (such as septic arthritis or reactive arthritis), rheumatologic disorders (such...
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
AUTHORS:
Osman Bhatty, MD
Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Rohini Garg, MBBS
CHI...
AUTHORS:
Osman Bhatty, MD
Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Rohini Garg, MBBS
CHI...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
Authors:
S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Citation:
Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
Authors:
S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Citation:
Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
Authors:
Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA
Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia
Zafar Qureshi, MD
UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida
Sabah Sikandar, BS
Florida International University, Miami,...
Authors:
Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA
Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia
Zafar Qureshi, MD
UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida
Sabah Sikandar, BS
Florida International University, Miami,...
Authors:
Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD
Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California
Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD
Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California
Disclaimer:
The...
Authors:
Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD
Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California
Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD
Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California
Disclaimer:
The...
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...
Inhibitor of DNA binding 1 (ID-1) is a nuclear transcription factor that controls transcriptional activation of target genes. Previous research indicates that ID-1 may contribute to angiogenesis and vasculogenesis...
Inhibitor of DNA binding 1 (ID-1) is a nuclear transcription factor that controls transcriptional activation of target genes. Previous research indicates that ID-1 may contribute to angiogenesis and vasculogenesis...
Methotrexate (MTX) has remained an integral part of the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic conditions over time, despite numerous therapeutic advances. Still, studies that describe real-world...
Methotrexate (MTX) has remained an integral part of the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic conditions over time, despite numerous therapeutic advances. Still, studies that describe real-world...
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of premature mortality. Those with RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) have an even greater risk, with a median survival of 3 years after...
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of premature mortality. Those with RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) have an even greater risk, with a median survival of 3 years after...
Previous studies have suggested routine assessment of patient index data 3 (RAPID3) is reliable and convenient for monitoring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
A prospective study led by Michael Ward, MD,...
Previous studies have suggested routine assessment of patient index data 3 (RAPID3) is reliable and convenient for monitoring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
A prospective study led by Michael Ward, MD,...
It has been thought that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) originates at mucosal surfaces, particularly in the airway mucosa. To determine whether this hypothesis is correct, researchers led by Vanessa Kronzer, MD, who is...
It has been thought that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) originates at mucosal surfaces, particularly in the airway mucosa. To determine whether this hypothesis is correct, researchers led by Vanessa Kronzer, MD, who is...
Methotrexate is recommended as initial treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, treatment strategies can be altered if methotrexate does not meet treatment targets. Available data on the...
Methotrexate is recommended as initial treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, treatment strategies can be altered if methotrexate does not meet treatment targets. Available data on the...
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 video, Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of vaccinations among individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, the potential for poor outcomes if patients do not follow a vaccination schedule, and more.
In this video, Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of vaccinations among individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, the potential for poor outcomes if patients do not follow a vaccination schedule, and more.
In this video, Dr Baker discusses his research into the accumulation of intramuscular fat in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and how exercise can help patients reduce this fat and maintain better muscle strength and...
In this video, Dr Baker discusses his research into the accumulation of intramuscular fat in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and how exercise can help patients reduce this fat and maintain better muscle strength and...
In this podcast, Augustus White, III, MD, PhD, discusses how bias permeates decision-making in health care to such an extent that racism, sexism, classism, ageism, and other “-isms” have a significant and negative impact on the quality of...
In this podcast, Augustus White, III, MD, PhD, discusses how bias permeates decision-making in health care to such an extent that racism, sexism, classism, ageism, and other “-isms” have a significant and negative impact on the quality of...
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, some patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) find that following an anti-inflammatory diet helps them better control their disease. Which of the following foods is NOT...
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, some patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) find that following an anti-inflammatory diet helps them better control their disease. Which of the following foods is NOT...
Surgical treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) can lead to significantly improved quality of life (QoL), researchers recently found.
There has been scant study of outcomes related to surgery among patients with...
Surgical treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) can lead to significantly improved quality of life (QoL), researchers recently found.
There has been scant study of outcomes related to surgery among patients with...