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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
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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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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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
Autoimmune
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Risk of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Among Black Women With SLE
05/11/2023
African American women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were more likely to have preterm births or deliver smaller babies, compared to the general population.
African American women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were more likely to have preterm births or deliver smaller babies, compared to the general population.
African American women with...
05/11/2023
Autoimmune
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Quiz
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
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Insufficient Sleep Associated with Increased Risk of SLE
10/25/2022
Sleep deprivation was linked to increased risk of not just systemic lupus erythematosus but also a host of other concomitant issues such as depression and body pain.
Sleep deprivation was linked to increased risk of not just systemic lupus erythematosus but also a host of other concomitant issues such as depression and body pain.
Sleep deprivation was linked to...
10/25/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
From Rheumatology & Arthritis
Al Kim
Podcast
Disparities in Lupus Care: Drs Alfred Kim, Ashira Blazer, and Jillian Rose-Smith
06/09/2022
In the first of a 2-part podcast, Dr Alfred Kim, director of the Lupus Center at Washington University in St Louis, brings in Drs Ashira Blazer and Jillian Rose-Smith from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, to discuss how race,...
In the first of a 2-part podcast, Dr Alfred Kim, director of the Lupus Center at Washington University in St Louis, brings in Drs Ashira Blazer and Jillian Rose-Smith from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, to discuss how race,...
In the first of a 2-part...
06/09/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Conference Coverage
Increased Risk, Worse Outcomes of Pancreatitis Among Patients with SLE
05/23/2022
Researchers found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had worse outcomes of pancreatitis, as well as a slightly increased risk of acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis.
Researchers found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had worse outcomes of pancreatitis, as well as a slightly increased risk of acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis.
Researchers found that patients...
05/23/2022
Gastroenterology
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Frailty Index Scores Linked with SLE Damage
04/28/2022
Higher baseline scores on the index were associated with more damage accrual over time, new research shows.
Higher baseline scores on the index were associated with more damage accrual over time, new research shows.
Higher baseline scores on the...
04/28/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
From Rheumatology & Arthritis
Michelle Petri
Video
Michelle Petri, MD, on Improving Outcomes in SLE by Individualizing Care
04/23/2022
Dr Petri, from Johns Hopkins University, reviews her presentation at the Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit on the importance of providing individualized care for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Petri, from Johns Hopkins University, reviews her presentation at the Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit on the importance of providing individualized care for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Petri, from Johns Hopkins...
04/23/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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HCQ Use May Reduce Risk of CV Events
01/11/2022
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, recent use of hydroxychloroquine was associated with lower risk of some cardiovascular complications.
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, recent use of hydroxychloroquine was associated with lower risk of some cardiovascular complications.
Among patients with rheumatoid...
01/11/2022
Autoimmune

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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
doctor+stethescope+medical
News
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
Autoimmune
A pregnant person
News
Risk of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Among Black Women With SLE
05/11/2023
African American women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were more likely to have preterm births or deliver smaller babies, compared to the general population.
African American women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were more likely to have preterm births or deliver smaller babies, compared to the general population.
African American women with...
05/11/2023
Autoimmune
News
Insufficient Sleep Associated with Increased Risk of SLE
10/25/2022
Sleep deprivation was linked to increased risk of not just systemic lupus erythematosus but also a host of other concomitant issues such as depression and body pain.
Sleep deprivation was linked to increased risk of not just systemic lupus erythematosus but also a host of other concomitant issues such as depression and body pain.
Sleep deprivation was linked to...
10/25/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Frailty Index Scores Linked with SLE Damage
04/28/2022
Higher baseline scores on the index were associated with more damage accrual over time, new research shows.
Higher baseline scores on the index were associated with more damage accrual over time, new research shows.
Higher baseline scores on the...
04/28/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
HCQ Use May Reduce Risk of CV Events
01/11/2022
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, recent use of hydroxychloroquine was associated with lower risk of some cardiovascular complications.
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, recent use of hydroxychloroquine was associated with lower risk of some cardiovascular complications.
Among patients with rheumatoid...
01/11/2022
Autoimmune
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SLE Disease Flare Less Likely With HCQ Maintenance
01/06/2022
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were more likely to experience a flare following hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) taper/discontinuation when compared to patients on HCQ maintenance.
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were more likely to experience a flare following hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) taper/discontinuation when compared to patients on HCQ maintenance.
Patients with systemic lupus...
01/06/2022
Autoimmune
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Some Patients Classified With UCTD Meet Criteria for SLE
01/06/2022
Applying the 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria to patients reveals that some actually have systemic lupus erythematosus rather than undifferentiated connective tissue disease.
Applying the 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria to patients reveals that some actually have systemic lupus erythematosus rather than undifferentiated connective tissue disease.
Applying the 2019 EULAR/ACR...
01/06/2022
Autoimmune
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DMARD-Treated Patients With SLE at Heightened Risk of Infection
10/12/2021
Azathioprine was associated with a higher rate of infections than mycophenolate or methotrexate.
Azathioprine was associated with a higher rate of infections than mycophenolate or methotrexate.
Azathioprine was associated with...
10/12/2021
Autoimmune
News
FDA Approves First New Drug for SLE in a Decade
08/03/2021
AstraZeneca’s anifrolumab-fnia (Saphnelo) is the first type 1 interferon receptor antagonist to receive clearance from the agency.
AstraZeneca’s anifrolumab-fnia (Saphnelo) is the first type 1 interferon receptor antagonist to receive clearance from the agency.
AstraZeneca’s anifrolumab-fnia...
08/03/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Reduces Psychological Distress and Improves Sleep in Patients With Remission-Phase IBD
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
MBCT may support both mental health and physiological outcomes, including inflammatory markers and sleep architecture.
MBCT may support both mental health and physiological outcomes, including inflammatory markers and sleep architecture.
MBCT may support both mental...
07/29/2025
Autoimmune
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Psychiatric Misdiagnoses Linked to Long-Term Harm in Patients With Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers analyzed data using validated mental health measures and patient-designed questions to assess depression, anxiety, mental wellbeing, and healthcare behaviors.
Researchers analyzed data using validated mental health measures and patient-designed questions to assess depression, anxiety, mental wellbeing, and healthcare behaviors.
Researchers analyzed data using...
04/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Comparing Onset of Action of Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/16/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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...
11/16/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Study Identifies Most Discriminative Ultrasound Lesions for Spondyloarthritis
09/11/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Unvaccinated Patients With Rheumatic Diseases Risked Severe COVID-19
08/07/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Throughout the pandemic, patients with rheumatic diseases who were not vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 experienced more severe outcomes.
Throughout the pandemic, patients with rheumatic diseases who were not vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 experienced more severe outcomes.
Throughout the pandemic,...
08/07/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
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
SpA Screening Tools Not Applicable to All Patients With Extramusculoskeletal Symptoms
05/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A scoping review of screening tools for spondyloarthritis found need for a better, patient-oriented screening tool.
A scoping review of screening tools for spondyloarthritis found need for a better, patient-oriented screening tool.
A scoping review of screening...
05/08/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
IL-17 and IL-23 Inhibitor Infection Risk Low in PsA, PsO
03/04/2024
Priyam Vora
Researchers estimated the short-term risks and long-term incidence rates of infection and malignancy with IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers estimated the short-term risks and long-term incidence rates of infection and malignancy with IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers estimated the...
03/04/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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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

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IL-17 and IL-23 Inhibitor Infection Risk Low in PsA, PsO
03/04/2024
Priyam Vora
Researchers estimated the short-term risks and long-term incidence rates of infection and malignancy with IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers estimated the short-term risks and long-term incidence rates of infection and malignancy with IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors among patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Researchers estimated the...
03/04/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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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
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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
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Poll: Gout Among Older Adults
04/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
What has contributed to suboptimal serum urate monitoring among older adults with gout? Tell us what you think by taking our quick poll.
What has contributed to suboptimal serum urate monitoring among older adults with gout? Tell us what you think by taking our quick poll.
What has contributed to...
04/22/2024
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
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