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Digital Psychological Intervention Improves Mental Health in Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For rheumatologists, the findings suggest that digital mental health tools may serve as accessible, scalable adjuncts to traditional care, addressing the unmet psychological needs often seen in this patient population.
For rheumatologists, the findings suggest that digital mental health tools may serve as accessible, scalable adjuncts to traditional care, addressing the unmet psychological needs often seen in this patient population.
For rheumatologists, the...
09/18/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Timing of IMID Diagnosis Influences Cancer Survival Outcomes, Study Finds
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Recognizing whether an IMID predates or follows cancer diagnosis may guide clinical decisions regarding immunosuppression, surveillance, and therapy sequencing.
Recognizing whether an IMID predates or follows cancer diagnosis may guide clinical decisions regarding immunosuppression, surveillance, and therapy sequencing.
Recognizing whether an IMID...
09/18/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Sleep Disturbance Predicts Greater Pain Interference in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A prospective cohort study finds that poor sleep consistently predicts greater pain-related interference with daily life 6 months later in patients with early RA, suggesting sleep as a potential target for improving long-term pain outcomes.
A prospective cohort study finds that poor sleep consistently predicts greater pain-related interference with daily life 6 months later in patients with early RA, suggesting sleep as a potential target for improving long-term pain outcomes.
A prospective cohort study finds...
09/15/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Two-Year Benefits Sustained From Plant-Based Lifestyle Program in Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis Patients
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A multidisciplinary lifestyle program combining a whole-food, plant-based diet, exercise, and stress management led to lasting reductions in symptoms of RA and osteoarthritis, with improvements maintained 2 years after the intervention.
A multidisciplinary lifestyle program combining a whole-food, plant-based diet, exercise, and stress management led to lasting reductions in symptoms of RA and osteoarthritis, with improvements maintained 2 years after the intervention.
A multidisciplinary lifestyle...
09/15/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Febuxostat Linked to Higher Hepatotoxicity Risk Than Benzbromarone in Gout Patients
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A propensity score–matched cohort study reveals that febuxostat use carries a significantly higher risk of liver enzyme abnormalities than benzbromarone, particularly among patients with pre-existing liver function elevations.
A propensity score–matched cohort study reveals that febuxostat use carries a significantly higher risk of liver enzyme abnormalities than benzbromarone, particularly among patients with pre-existing liver function elevations.
A propensity score–matched...
09/15/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Colchicine Drug Levels Not Predictive of Efficacy or Side Effects in Gout Flare Prevention
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial finds no consistent link between plasma colchicine concentrations and flare prevention or adverse effects—challenging the utility of therapeutic drug monitoring in routine gout care.
A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial finds no consistent link between plasma colchicine concentrations and flare prevention or adverse effects—challenging the utility of therapeutic drug monitoring in routine gout care.
A post hoc analysis of a...
09/15/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Only One-Third of Gout Flare Patients Follow Up After ED Visit, Study Finds
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
New research identifies social and clinical factors—such as marital status, age, and colchicine use—that may influence whether patients seek outpatient care after visiting the emergency department for a gout flare.
New research identifies social and clinical factors—such as marital status, age, and colchicine use—that may influence whether patients seek outpatient care after visiting the emergency department for a gout flare.
New research identifies social...
09/15/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Psoriatic Arthritis Flares Show Variable Incidence, Lack of Consensus on Definition
09/09/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A systematic review highlights wide variation in psoriatic arthritis flare incidence and underscores the urgent need for standardized definitions.
A systematic review highlights wide variation in psoriatic arthritis flare incidence and underscores the urgent need for standardized definitions.
A systematic review highlights...
09/09/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Treat-to-Target TNFi Tapering Maintains Effectiveness at 24 Months Among Patients With PsA, axSpA
09/09/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Structured monitoring and patient-physician collaboration are critical to successful tapering of anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for patients with psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis.
Structured monitoring and patient-physician collaboration are critical to successful tapering of anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for patients with psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis.
Structured monitoring and...
09/09/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Baseline Knee Chondrocalcinosis Predicts Incident Radiographic Osteoarthritis
09/08/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
In 2 large cohorts with up to 20 years of follow-up, baseline chondrocalcinosis significantly increased the odds of developing radiographic knee osteoarthritis—but not knee pain.
In 2 large cohorts with up to 20 years of follow-up, baseline chondrocalcinosis significantly increased the odds of developing radiographic knee osteoarthritis—but not knee pain.
In 2 large cohorts with up to 20...
09/08/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Treat-to-Target Urate-Lowering Therapy Significantly Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Gout
08/26/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A post-hoc analysis of a 72-week randomized trial shows that targeted urate-lowering therapy improves physical function, mobility, and pain in gout patients, with measurable benefits beginning as early as 24 weeks.
A post-hoc analysis of a 72-week randomized trial shows that targeted urate-lowering therapy improves physical function, mobility, and pain in gout patients, with measurable benefits beginning as early as 24 weeks.
A post-hoc analysis of a 72-week...
08/26/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Videos

Al Kim
Video
Alfred Kim, MD, on Circadian Function and Sleep Quality in Lupus
01/31/2025
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of poor sleep and circadian dysfunction on patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of poor sleep and circadian dysfunction on patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Kim reviews the the impact of...
01/31/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Bryant England
Video
Bryant England, MD, on Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
12/06/2024
Bryant England, MD
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his presentation on interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including the importance of early detection and how to diagnose this condition,
Dr England recaps his...
12/06/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Sponsored Video
The RheuMuseum Lecture Series: A Deeper Understanding of the Pathogenesis of axSpA
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
The RheuMuseum Lecture Series: The Pathogenesis of Psoriatic Arthritis
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
Cytokines and the Future of Rheumatology
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
Al Kim, MD, on New Therapeutic Targets in SLE
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
Rebecca Haberman, MD, on Racial and Ethnic Determinants of Psoriatic Phenotypes and Disease Activity
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
Kaleb Michaud, PhD, on 45 Years as a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
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
Lihi Eder, MD, on How Patient Sex Affects Response to Advanced Therapies for PsA
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
Lihi Eder, MD, on the Association of High-Sensitivity CRP and the RIsk of Psoriatic Arthritis
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

News

Research Highlights
Treat-to-Target TNFi Tapering Maintains Effectiveness at 24 Months Among Patients With PsA, axSpA
09/09/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Structured monitoring and patient-physician collaboration are critical to successful tapering of anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for patients with psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis.
Structured monitoring and patient-physician collaboration are critical to successful tapering of anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for patients with psoriatic arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis.
Structured monitoring and...
09/09/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Time Trends and Predictors of Gout Remission
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Gout remission rates steadily increase to 63% by year 6 on urate-lowering therapy, with odds of remission affected by age, race, comorbidities, disease severity, and choice of treatment.
Gout remission rates steadily increase to 63% by year 6 on urate-lowering therapy, with odds of remission affected by age, race, comorbidities, disease severity, and choice of treatment.
Gout remission rates steadily...
09/04/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Adipokines Predict Incident Osteoporotic Fracture in Rheumatoid Arthritis
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Elevated adiponectin and leptin independently and synergistically increase fracture risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Elevated adiponectin and leptin independently and synergistically increase fracture risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Elevated adiponectin and leptin...
08/21/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Ageism Among Rheumatologists May Affect Care Delivery
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Findings of recent study underscore the need for age-aware training and the adoption of frameworks like the Geriatric 5Ms to mitigate age-related disparities in rheumatologic care.
Findings of recent study underscore the need for age-aware training and the adoption of frameworks like the Geriatric 5Ms to mitigate age-related disparities in rheumatologic care.
Findings of recent study...
08/21/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Male Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis More Likely to Respond to Advanced Therapies, Meta-analysis Finds
08/11/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Female patients were significantly older and had higher pain scores, while men had higher CRP levels, suggesting potential disparities in disease presentation and inflammation markers.
Female patients were significantly older and had higher pain scores, while men had higher CRP levels, suggesting potential disparities in disease presentation and inflammation markers.
Female patients were...
08/11/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Research Highlights
Undiagnosed Spondyloarthritis Common Among IBD Patients
08/11/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Integrating brief questionnaires like IBIS-Q into clinic workflows may facilitate earlier SpA recognition, improve interdisciplinary care coordination, and ultimately enhance long-term outcomes for patients with IBD.
Integrating brief questionnaires like IBIS-Q into clinic workflows may facilitate earlier SpA recognition, improve interdisciplinary care coordination, and ultimately enhance long-term outcomes for patients with IBD.
Integrating brief questionnaires...
08/11/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Single Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid Injection Reduces Pain and Improves Function in Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
These real-world findings may be of interest to clinicians managing older adults with symptomatic, advanced knee OA who are not candidates for or are delaying surgery.
These real-world findings may be of interest to clinicians managing older adults with symptomatic, advanced knee OA who are not candidates for or are delaying surgery.
These real-world findings may be...
07/29/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Metformin Reduces Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The results offer practicing rheumatologists a potential new direction for pain management in knee osteoarthritis among patients with metabolic comorbidities.
The results offer practicing rheumatologists a potential new direction for pain management in knee osteoarthritis among patients with metabolic comorbidities.
The results offer practicing...
07/29/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Hydroxychloroquine Use Linked to Long-Term Kidney Function Preservation in Lupus Nephritis
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
These findings offer clarification amid previously conflicting data on HCQ’s renal benefits in LN and underscore the importance of long-term HCQ adherence.
These findings offer clarification amid previously conflicting data on HCQ’s renal benefits in LN and underscore the importance of long-term HCQ adherence.
These findings offer...
07/29/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Lignan-Rich Whole Grains Linked to Lower Gout Risk in Large Cohort Study
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
These results could support plant-based dietary patterns and highlight a potential role for the gut microbiome in modulating gout risk.
These results could support plant-based dietary patterns and highlight a potential role for the gut microbiome in modulating gout risk.
These results could support...
07/29/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcasts

Dacre Knight
Podcast
Dacre Knight, MD, on Hypermobility
04/30/2025
Dacre Knight, MD
Dacre Knight, MD, from Mayo Clinic-Florida, provides insights into hypermobility disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and why they are difficult to diagnose and challenging to treat.
Dacre Knight, MD, from Mayo Clinic-Florida, provides insights into hypermobility disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and why they are difficult to diagnose and challenging to treat.
Dacre Knight, MD, from Mayo...
04/30/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Len Calabrese
Podcast
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on Long COVID Similarities to Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS
01/02/2025
Leonard Calabrese, DO
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 Calabrese discusses the...
01/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Misti Paudel
Podcast
Misti Paudel, PhD, on Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
Vikas Majithia, MD, and Ronald Butendieck, MD, on the Continuing Challenges of Gout
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
Drs Bryant England and Ben Smith on Integrative Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
Could Isolated Nail Psoriasis Predict Psoriatic Arthritis?
03/27/2024
Shari Lipner, MD, PhD
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
Risk Factors for Repeat COVID-19 Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases
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
Neal Birnbaum, MD, on CMS Prior Authorization Rule Update
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
Leonard Calabrese, DO, on the Nosology of Long COVID
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
Interstitial Lung Disease and Esophageal Disorders: When Specialties Work Together
01/23/2024
Rita Knotts, MD; Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, MS
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

Conference Coverage

Conference coverage
Association Between Obesity and Autoimmune Diseases
11/21/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
A large-scale study highlights the association between obesity and increased risk for autoimmune disease.
A large-scale study highlights the association between obesity and increased risk for autoimmune disease.
A large-scale study highlights...
11/21/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Machine Learning Model May Predict Difficult-to-Treat RA
11/20/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of patients at risk of developing difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis would allow treatment to begin sooner and optimize outcomes, researchers say.
Earlier identification of...
11/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference coverage
Longitudinal Cohort Study Looks for Predictors of Difficult-to-Treat RA
11/19/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
In a cohort of patients with established rheumatoid arthritis being treated with first-line biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs, 17% developed difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis over 5 years.
In a cohort of patients with established rheumatoid arthritis being treated with first-line biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs, 17% developed difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis over 5 years.
In a cohort of patients with...
11/19/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Global Prevalence of Interstitial Lung Disease Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/18/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Subgroup analyses revealed that Africa had the highest prevalence of RA-ILD, while Europe had the lowest; socioeconomic status was inversely correlated with RA-ILD prevalence.
Subgroup analyses revealed that Africa had the highest prevalence of RA-ILD, while Europe had the lowest; socioeconomic status was inversely correlated with RA-ILD prevalence.
Subgroup analyses revealed that...
11/18/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Residual Fatigue Found Among Patients With RA in Clinical Remission
11/16/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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...
11/16/2024
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
Conference Coverage
Barriers to Achieving Disease Control in Psoriatic Arthritis
11/16/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
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.
Among patients with psoriatic...
11/16/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Treat-to-Target Tapering of TNFi Studied for Noninferiority in PsA, axSpA
01/03/2024
Priyam Vora
Patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis may be able to safely taper 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 tumor necrosis factor inhibitors using a treat-to-target approach, new research indicates.
Patients with psoriatic...
01/03/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Positive or Negative? Multimorbidity and Disease Activity in RA
12/27/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
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.
Investigators examined the...
12/27/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
Black Box Warning No Deterrent to JAKi Adherence in RA
12/27/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
A retrospective cohort study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Janus kinase inhibitors were no less adherent to their medication regimen after the addition of a black box warning by the US Food and Drug Administration
A retrospective cohort study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with Janus kinase inhibitors were no less adherent to their medication regimen after the addition of a black box warning by the US Food and Drug Administration
A retrospective cohort study...
12/27/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Features

News
NSAID Prescriptions for Osteoarthritis Decreasing
01/31/2024
Priyam Vora
The observational study assessed changes in, and factors associated with, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions for osteoarthritis.
The observational study assessed changes in, and factors associated with, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions for osteoarthritis.
The observational study assessed...
01/31/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
COVID-19 Vaccination and Gout Flares
01/24/2024
Priyam Vora
A recent study looked into the risk of increased gout flares among patients with infrequent flares after receiving their COVID-19 shots.
A recent study looked into the risk of increased gout flares among patients with infrequent flares after receiving their COVID-19 shots.
A recent study looked into the...
01/24/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Statins May Lower Risk of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures
01/16/2024
Priyam Vora
Increasing statin dosage may decrease the incidence of osteoporotic fractures, research found.
Increasing statin dosage may decrease the incidence of osteoporotic fractures, research found.
Increasing statin dosage may...
01/16/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
FDA Approves Interchangeable Biosimilar for Ustekinumab in PsA
12/12/2023
The biosimilar was also approved to treat moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
The biosimilar was also approved to treat moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
The biosimilar was also approved...
12/12/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Pregnancy Risks With Psoriatic Diseases
Current Research
Pregnancy Risks With Psoriatic Diseases
04/26/2021
Psoriatic diseases may increase risk of maternal complications in pregnant patients.
Psoriatic diseases may increase risk of maternal complications in pregnant patients.
Psoriatic diseases may increase...
04/26/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Interactive

Quiz
Sex-Based Differences in Response to Advanced Therapies in Axial Spondyloarthritis
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do men or women achieve better outcomes with advanced therapies for axial spondyloarthritis? Find out by taking our quick quiz.
Do men or women achieve better outcomes with advanced therapies for axial spondyloarthritis? Find out by taking our quick quiz.
Do men or women achieve better...
08/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
What Factor Increases Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
One factor showed a substantial association with mortality among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Find out what it is with our quiz!
One factor showed a substantial association with mortality among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Find out what it is with our quiz!
One factor showed a substantial...
08/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
How to Assess Frailty in SLE
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Continuation of Therapy With bDMARDs vs JAKs in RA
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
Assessing Bone Loss in Patients With axSpA
12/05/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
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...
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