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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
11/06/2024
New research aimed to determine whether the socioeconomic status and sex of people with axial spondyloarthritis might affect their functional status.
New research aimed to determine whether the socioeconomic status and sex of people with axial spondyloarthritis might affect their functional status.
New research aimed to determine...
11/06/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/10/2024
Task force produces guidelines focusing on critical elements to help enhance diagnosis and patient care in axial spondyloarthritis.
Task force produces guidelines focusing on critical elements to help enhance diagnosis and patient care in axial spondyloarthritis.
Task force produces guidelines...
10/10/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
FDA Alert
09/23/2024
Already approved for plaque psoriasis, bimekizumab is designed to selectively inhibit interleukin 17A (IL-17A) and interleukin 17F (IL-17F).
Already approved for plaque psoriasis, bimekizumab is designed to selectively inhibit interleukin 17A (IL-17A) and interleukin 17F (IL-17F).
Already approved for plaque...
09/23/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
09/23/2024
The genetic variant NOD2/CARD15 polymorphism appears related to subclinical intestinal inflammation in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.
The genetic variant NOD2/CARD15 polymorphism appears related to subclinical intestinal inflammation in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.
The genetic variant NOD2/CARD15...
09/23/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
09/20/2024
Investigators suggest this information can help reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Investigators suggest this information can help reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Investigators suggest this...
09/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
09/18/2024
Upadacitinib was associated with significant improvements in several key outcomes, including low disease activity.
Upadacitinib was associated with significant improvements in several key outcomes, including low disease activity.
Upadacitinib was associated with...
09/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
09/18/2024
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...
09/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
09/13/2024
A novel magnetic resonance imaging categorization system improved interpretation consistency between clinicians and radiologists, possibly enhancing the accuracy of clinical decision-making.
A novel magnetic resonance imaging categorization system improved interpretation consistency between clinicians and radiologists, possibly enhancing the accuracy of clinical decision-making.
A novel magnetic resonance...
09/13/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
09/11/2024
Active enthesitis was consistently linked with most clinical measures of spondyloarthritis disease activity and severity.
Active enthesitis was consistently linked with most clinical measures of spondyloarthritis disease activity and severity.
Active enthesitis was...
09/11/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
09/03/2024
The most experienced readers showed the highest diagnostic performance in reviewing computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging when diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis.
The most experienced readers showed the highest diagnostic performance in reviewing computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging when diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis.
The most experienced readers...
09/03/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Videos

Conference Coverage
01/02/2024
Dr Haberman characterized a cohort of patients with psoriatic arthritis to evaluate how race, ethnicity, and sex may inform features of clinical presentation, comorbidities, disease course and outcomes.
Dr Haberman characterized a cohort of patients with psoriatic arthritis to evaluate how race, ethnicity, and sex may inform features of clinical presentation, comorbidities, disease course and outcomes.
Dr Haberman characterized a...
01/02/2024
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
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
Al Kim
Video
01/18/2024
Dr Alfred Kim from Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine reviews the latest breakthroughs and coming advances in therapeutics for systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Alfred Kim from Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine reviews the latest breakthroughs and coming advances in therapeutics for systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Alfred Kim from Barnes Jewish...
01/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
01/02/2024
Dr Haberman characterized a cohort of patients with psoriatic arthritis to evaluate how race, ethnicity, and sex may inform features of clinical presentation, comorbidities, disease course and outcomes.
Dr Haberman characterized a cohort of patients with psoriatic arthritis to evaluate how race, ethnicity, and sex may inform features of clinical presentation, comorbidities, disease course and outcomes.
Dr Haberman characterized a...
01/02/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Kaleb Michaud
Conference Coverage
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder
Conference Coverage
12/05/2023
Dr Eder reviews research she and colleagues conducted into how women and men respond differently to advanced therapies for psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Eder reviews research she and colleagues conducted into how women and men respond differently to advanced therapies for psoriatic arthritis.
Dr Eder reviews research she and...
12/05/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lihi Eder
Conference Coverage
11/15/2023
Dr Eder recaps her presentation from ACR Convergence 2023 on research relating high-sensitivity C reactive protein and the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis among patients with psoriasis.
Dr Eder recaps her presentation from ACR Convergence 2023 on research relating high-sensitivity C reactive protein and the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis among patients with psoriasis.
Dr Eder recaps her presentation...
11/15/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Ted Mikuls
Conference Coverage
11/14/2023
Dr Mikuls discusses the Veterans Administration Rheumatoid Arthritis (VARA) Registry, established at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which contains more than 3500 patient records from 17 different sites around the country.
Dr Mikuls discusses the Veterans Administration Rheumatoid Arthritis (VARA) Registry, established at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which contains more than 3500 patient records from 17 different sites around the country.
Dr Mikuls discusses the Veterans...
11/14/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
11/12/2023
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.
Dr Baker reviews research he and...
11/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcasts

Mohamad Bittar, MD
Podcast
10/05/2023
Dr Bittar educates the listeners on the core differences and similarities between ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis; and provides guidance on diagnosing and monitoring/ treating patients with various forms of axial diseases.
Dr Bittar educates the listeners on the core differences and similarities between ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis; and provides guidance on diagnosing and monitoring/ treating patients with various forms of axial diseases.
Dr Bittar educates the listeners...
10/05/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Catherine Dubé
Podcast
07/19/2011
In this podcast, Dr Dubé, from U Mass Chan Medical School, discusses recent research into patient experiences in delays in diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis.
In this podcast, Dr Dubé, from U Mass Chan Medical School, discusses recent research into patient experiences in delays in diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis.
In this podcast, Dr Dubé, from U...
07/19/2011
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
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
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
Neal Birnbam
Podcast
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
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Podcast
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
01/22/2024
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
Matthew Baker
Podcast
01/19/2024
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.
Dr Baker discusses research...
01/19/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Quizzes

Quiz
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
08/07/2024
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
spinal xray
Quiz
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
12/30/2023
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
Quiz
12/29/2023
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
Poll
11/10/2023
Recent research highlighted the bidirectional relationship between negative emotions and inflammation among patients with axial spondylarthritis (axSpA). Do you consider the emotional wellbeing of your patient in day-to-day practice when...
Recent research highlighted the bidirectional relationship between negative emotions and inflammation among patients with axial spondylarthritis (axSpA). Do you consider the emotional wellbeing of your patient in day-to-day practice when...
Recent research highlighted the...
11/10/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
11/07/2023
Dr Vikas Majithia explained some key differences between the nonradiographic form of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and the type of axSpA that presents on imaging. Do you know what to look for? Take our quiz to find out!
Dr Vikas Majithia explained some key differences between the nonradiographic form of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and the type of axSpA that presents on imaging. Do you know what to look for? Take our quiz to find out!
Dr Vikas Majithia explained some...
11/07/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
11/02/2023
Experts suggest 2 possible causes for inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis. One is mechanical stress and the other is…Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Experts suggest 2 possible causes for inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis. One is mechanical stress and the other is…Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Experts suggest 2 possible...
11/02/2023
Autoimmune
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Quiz
10/06/2023
Researchers recently conducted a study to understand the impact of obesity on disease activity for ankylosing spondylitis. Did they find a connection? Take our quiz to find out!
Researchers recently conducted a study to understand the impact of obesity on disease activity for ankylosing spondylitis. Did they find a connection? Take our quiz to find out!
Researchers recently conducted a...
10/06/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
08/29/2023
Is there a link between axial spondyloarthritis and sleep? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Is there a link between axial spondyloarthritis and sleep? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Is there a link between axial...
08/29/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
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
08/07/2024
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
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
02/22/2024
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
02/06/2024
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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
spinal xray
Quiz
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
01/12/2024
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
Quiz
12/30/2023
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
Quiz
12/29/2023
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
12/04/2023
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