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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
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Targeting Low Disease Activity in Lupus Nephritis Improves Long-Term Kidney Outcomes
07/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A new study highlights the added value of systemic disease control in conjunction with renal response for patients with lupus nephritis.
A new study highlights the added value of systemic disease control in conjunction with renal response for patients with lupus nephritis.
A new study highlights the added...
07/24/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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How to Assess Frailty in SLE
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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SLE Mortality Declines Over 20 Years, But Racial and Regional Disparities Persist
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Ongoing efforts to address geographic and racial disparities remain central to further reducing mortality in SLE.
Ongoing efforts to address geographic and racial disparities remain central to further reducing mortality in SLE.
Ongoing efforts to address...
07/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Study Compares Frailty Measures in SLE, Identifies SLICC-FI as Most Predictive of Outcomes
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing rheumatologists, this study reinforces the relevance of frailty as a clinical construct in systemic lupus erythematosus.
For practicing rheumatologists, this study reinforces the relevance of frailty as a clinical construct in systemic lupus erythematosus.
For practicing rheumatologists,...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Social Isolation Emerges as Key Concern Among Older Adults With SLE
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Tese findings highlight the importance of screening for social isolation and emotional well-being as part of comprehensive care in older adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tese findings highlight the importance of screening for social isolation and emotional well-being as part of comprehensive care in older adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tese findings highlight the...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
SLICC-FI Predicts Longitudinal Quality of Life Outcomes in Latin American SLE Cohort
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
This study offers compelling evidence for the integration of frailty assessment into routine clinical care for systemic lupus erythematosus.
This study offers compelling evidence for the integration of frailty assessment into routine clinical care for systemic lupus erythematosus.
This study offers compelling...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Frailty Predicts Poor Quality of Life in Lupus
05/23/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Incorporating frailty assessment into routine clinical evaluation may help clinicians identify interventions to preserve quality of life among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Incorporating frailty assessment into routine clinical evaluation may help clinicians identify interventions to preserve quality of life among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Incorporating frailty assessment...
05/23/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Frailty Measures in SLE Show Variable Agreement and Predictive Value
03/07/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study...
03/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Multimorbidity Prevalence Significantly Higher in SLE Patients
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Therapeutic HCQ Levels Linked With Fewer Hospitalizations in Lupus
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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

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How to Assess Frailty in SLE
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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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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Are Patients With SLE at Increased Risk of COVID-19?
04/14/2021
Rheumatologists encourage patients to continue safe practices in preventing COVID-19 infection, but are patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at an increased risk of the virus?
Rheumatologists encourage patients to continue safe practices in preventing COVID-19 infection, but are patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at an increased risk of the virus?
Rheumatologists encourage...
04/14/2021
Autoimmune
Challenges in Managing Lupus Nephritis
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Challenges in Managing Lupus Nephritis
03/09/2021
While advances in treatment offer hope, risk factors need more research to improve outcomes.
While advances in treatment offer hope, risk factors need more research to improve outcomes.
While advances in treatment...
03/09/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Pop Quiz: Lupus Nephritis
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Pop Quiz: Lupus Nephritis
01/03/2020
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the...
01/03/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Lupus Nephritis
10/03/2019
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the symptoms of lupus begin does a person often develop lupus nephritis? Take our quick quiz and find out!
How many years after the...
10/03/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
Lupus
05/28/2019
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Test your knowledge on the chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans by taking our short quiz based on facts from the Lupus Foundation of America.
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Test your knowledge on the chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1.5 million Americans by taking our short quiz based on facts from the Lupus Foundation of America.
May is Lupus Awareness Month....
05/28/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Quiz: Lupus Nephritis Among Racial and Ethnic Groups
02/17/2011
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or ethnic group is most likely to develop lupus nephritis?Better luck next timeFor more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.Great job!For more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or ethnic group is most likely to develop lupus nephritis?Better luck next timeFor more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.Great job!For more quizzes, visit the Resource Center.
[COPY] (untitled)Which racial or...
02/17/2011
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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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
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Continuation of Therapy With bDMARDs vs JAKs in RA
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Quiz
NSAIDs and axSpA
08/30/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
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
Demographics of axSpA
08/07/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
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
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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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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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Quiz: Managing Gout Flare-ups
02/06/2024
Priyam Vora
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
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Fracture Risks in Axial Spondyloarthritis
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

News

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
Targeting Low Disease Activity in Lupus Nephritis Improves Long-Term Kidney Outcomes
07/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A new study highlights the added value of systemic disease control in conjunction with renal response for patients with lupus nephritis.
A new study highlights the added value of systemic disease control in conjunction with renal response for patients with lupus nephritis.
A new study highlights the added...
07/24/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
SLE Mortality Declines Over 20 Years, But Racial and Regional Disparities Persist
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Ongoing efforts to address geographic and racial disparities remain central to further reducing mortality in SLE.
Ongoing efforts to address geographic and racial disparities remain central to further reducing mortality in SLE.
Ongoing efforts to address...
07/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Study Compares Frailty Measures in SLE, Identifies SLICC-FI as Most Predictive of Outcomes
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing rheumatologists, this study reinforces the relevance of frailty as a clinical construct in systemic lupus erythematosus.
For practicing rheumatologists, this study reinforces the relevance of frailty as a clinical construct in systemic lupus erythematosus.
For practicing rheumatologists,...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Social Isolation Emerges as Key Concern Among Older Adults With SLE
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Tese findings highlight the importance of screening for social isolation and emotional well-being as part of comprehensive care in older adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tese findings highlight the importance of screening for social isolation and emotional well-being as part of comprehensive care in older adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tese findings highlight the...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
SLICC-FI Predicts Longitudinal Quality of Life Outcomes in Latin American SLE Cohort
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
This study offers compelling evidence for the integration of frailty assessment into routine clinical care for systemic lupus erythematosus.
This study offers compelling evidence for the integration of frailty assessment into routine clinical care for systemic lupus erythematosus.
This study offers compelling...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Frailty Measures in SLE Show Variable Agreement and Predictive Value
03/07/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study...
03/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Multimorbidity Prevalence Significantly Higher in SLE Patients
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Therapeutic HCQ Levels Linked With Fewer Hospitalizations in Lupus
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Lupus and IBD Share Microbiome Features
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers identified distinct microbial signatures with significant overlaps between systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers identified distinct microbial signatures with significant overlaps between systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers identified distinct...
10/18/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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
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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
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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
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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
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Relations Between Clinical Response Criteria and Disease Activity Levels With Axial Spondyloarthritis
05/14/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to evaluate how achieving different levels of clinical response or disease activity in patients with nonradiographic (nr-) and radiographic (r-) axial spondyloarthritis.
Researchers aimed to evaluate how achieving different levels of clinical response or disease activity in patients with nonradiographic (nr-) and radiographic (r-) axial spondyloarthritis.
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
05/14/2024
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ASAS Issues Consensus Recommendations for Imaging in axSpA
10/10/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
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
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Mortality Among Patients With AS and nr-axSpA
10/03/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Researchers found differences in life expectancy among patients with ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Researchers found differences in...
10/03/2023
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Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis: 2 Decades of Data Show Need for More Research
11/12/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Dr Kristin Wipfler reviews data from the FORWARD biobank on the need for more research into the refractory phenotype of rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Kristin Wipfler reviews data from the FORWARD biobank on the need for more research into the refractory phenotype of rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Kristin Wipfler reviews data...
11/12/2023
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Late-Onset vs Early-Onset PsA
12/06/2023
Priyam Vora
Investigators compared the characteristics and disease burden of PsA between early-onset and late-onset groups. What did they find?
Investigators compared the characteristics and disease burden of PsA between early-onset and late-onset groups. What did they find?
Investigators compared the...
12/06/2023
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