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News
06/22/2023
Multidisciplinary management, including prophylaxis against infection, helps increase the potential for a healthy pregnancy among patients with primary immune deficiencies, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary management, including prophylaxis against infection, helps increase the potential for a healthy pregnancy among patients with primary immune deficiencies, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary management,...
06/22/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
laptop with stethoscope
News
06/08/2023
Combining electronic health record data such as laboratory tests, radiological orders, and medications provides improved detection of primary immunodeficiency disease, research shows.
Combining electronic health record data such as laboratory tests, radiological orders, and medications provides improved detection of primary immunodeficiency disease, research shows.
Combining electronic health...
06/08/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
gastrointestinal
News
05/31/2023
Multidisciplinary care of patients with common variable immune deficiency is important in addressing frequent noninfectious gastrointestinal manifestations, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary care of patients with common variable immune deficiency is important in addressing frequent noninfectious gastrointestinal manifestations, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary care of...
05/31/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
infection + immunology
News
05/24/2023
Malignancies, allergic reactions, and autoimmune-inflammatory manifestations occur with some frequency among patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases.
Malignancies, allergic reactions, and autoimmune-inflammatory manifestations occur with some frequency among patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases.
Malignancies, allergic...
05/24/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
03/16/2023
Viral infections can be the most significant morbidity in some patients with primary immunodeficiency disease, researchers say.
Viral infections can be the most significant morbidity in some patients with primary immunodeficiency disease, researchers say.
Viral infections can be the most...
03/16/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
12/11/2022
Better understanding of common cutaneous manifestations among patients with primary immunodeficiencies can enhance timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
Better understanding of common cutaneous manifestations among patients with primary immunodeficiencies can enhance timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
Better understanding of common...
12/11/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/29/2022
Better knowledge of the initial presenting manifestations of primary immunodeficiencies (or inborn errors of immunity) may improve awareness and avoid diagnostic delay.
Better knowledge of the initial presenting manifestations of primary immunodeficiencies (or inborn errors of immunity) may improve awareness and avoid diagnostic delay.
Better knowledge of the initial...
11/29/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/03/2022
Researchers examined whether Nordic score is useful for predicting clinical response among pediatric patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
Researchers examined whether Nordic score is useful for predicting clinical response among pediatric patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
Researchers examined whether...
11/03/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/27/2022
Experts studied the prevalence of fatigue among patients with primary immunodeficiency and investigated the associated factors.
Experts studied the prevalence of fatigue among patients with primary immunodeficiency and investigated the associated factors.
Experts studied the prevalence...
10/27/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/27/2022
Patients who are moderately or severely immunocompromised are encouraged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 and influenza vaccination schedules in order to stay healthy this flu season.
Patients who are moderately or severely immunocompromised are encouraged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 and influenza vaccination schedules in order to stay healthy this flu season.
Patients who are moderately or...
10/27/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/26/2022
Patients diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia were often found to have comorbid thyroid disease.
Patients diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia were often found to have comorbid thyroid disease.
Patients diagnosed with immune...
10/26/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis

News

News
06/22/2023
Multidisciplinary management, including prophylaxis against infection, helps increase the potential for a healthy pregnancy among patients with primary immune deficiencies, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary management, including prophylaxis against infection, helps increase the potential for a healthy pregnancy among patients with primary immune deficiencies, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary management,...
06/22/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
laptop with stethoscope
News
06/08/2023
Combining electronic health record data such as laboratory tests, radiological orders, and medications provides improved detection of primary immunodeficiency disease, research shows.
Combining electronic health record data such as laboratory tests, radiological orders, and medications provides improved detection of primary immunodeficiency disease, research shows.
Combining electronic health...
06/08/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
gastrointestinal
News
05/31/2023
Multidisciplinary care of patients with common variable immune deficiency is important in addressing frequent noninfectious gastrointestinal manifestations, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary care of patients with common variable immune deficiency is important in addressing frequent noninfectious gastrointestinal manifestations, researchers say.
Multidisciplinary care of...
05/31/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
infection + immunology
News
05/24/2023
Malignancies, allergic reactions, and autoimmune-inflammatory manifestations occur with some frequency among patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases.
Malignancies, allergic reactions, and autoimmune-inflammatory manifestations occur with some frequency among patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases.
Malignancies, allergic...
05/24/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
03/16/2023
Viral infections can be the most significant morbidity in some patients with primary immunodeficiency disease, researchers say.
Viral infections can be the most significant morbidity in some patients with primary immunodeficiency disease, researchers say.
Viral infections can be the most...
03/16/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
01/24/2023
Patients with immunocompromised systems may suffer from severe manifestations from Mpox, warns the latest update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Patients with immunocompromised systems may suffer from severe manifestations from Mpox, warns the latest update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Patients with immunocompromised...
01/24/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
12/11/2022
Better understanding of common cutaneous manifestations among patients with primary immunodeficiencies can enhance timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
Better understanding of common cutaneous manifestations among patients with primary immunodeficiencies can enhance timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
Better understanding of common...
12/11/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/29/2022
Better knowledge of the initial presenting manifestations of primary immunodeficiencies (or inborn errors of immunity) may improve awareness and avoid diagnostic delay.
Better knowledge of the initial presenting manifestations of primary immunodeficiencies (or inborn errors of immunity) may improve awareness and avoid diagnostic delay.
Better knowledge of the initial...
11/29/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/03/2022
Researchers examined whether Nordic score is useful for predicting clinical response among pediatric patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
Researchers examined whether Nordic score is useful for predicting clinical response among pediatric patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
Researchers examined whether...
11/03/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/27/2022
Experts studied the prevalence of fatigue among patients with primary immunodeficiency and investigated the associated factors.
Experts studied the prevalence of fatigue among patients with primary immunodeficiency and investigated the associated factors.
Experts studied the prevalence...
10/27/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/13/2024
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.
Women with rheumatoid arthritis...
11/13/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/13/2024
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.
Although residual fatigue is...
11/13/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
11/13/2024
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.
Which therapies work fastest to...
11/13/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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
10/18/2024
More study is needed to gain understanding of how physical work may influence disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
More study is needed to gain understanding of how physical work may influence disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis.
More study is needed to gain...
10/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/18/2024
Clinicians should be mindful of potential surprise findings on imaging that may necessitate changes in treatment.
Clinicians should be mindful of potential surprise findings on imaging that may necessitate changes in treatment.
Clinicians should be mindful of...
10/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/18/2024
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.
The findings of a recent study...
10/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
10/18/2024
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
10/18/2024
Researchers aimed to explore risk factors associated with usual interstitial pneumonia and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia.
Researchers aimed to explore risk factors associated with usual interstitial pneumonia and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia.
Researchers aimed to explore...
10/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Interactive Features

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

Podcasts

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
GLN logo
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