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Research Highlights
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
Research Highlights
09/08/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
But crepitus may not serve as a reliable predictor of long-term structural progression, say researchers.
But crepitus may not serve as a reliable predictor of long-term structural progression, say researchers.
But crepitus may not serve as a...
09/08/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
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
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
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
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For rheumatologists, this study underscores a critical consideration: while corticosteroid injections may deliver short-term pain relief, they may accelerate structural joint deterioration over time.
For rheumatologists, this study underscores a critical consideration: while corticosteroid injections may deliver short-term pain relief, they may accelerate structural joint deterioration over time.
For rheumatologists, this study...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Conducted across 11 sites in China, the trial offers critical insight into the lack of efficacy of methotrexate in managing symptoms and inflammation in this specific osteoarthritis phenotype.
Conducted across 11 sites in China, the trial offers critical insight into the lack of efficacy of methotrexate in managing symptoms and inflammation in this specific osteoarthritis phenotype.
Conducted across 11 sites in...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
05/08/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A study revealed that yoga was noninferior to strengthening exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee and showed some statistical advantages, including improvements in pain.
A study revealed that yoga was noninferior to strengthening exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee and showed some statistical advantages, including improvements in pain.
A study revealed that yoga was...
05/08/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
These findings suggest that clinicians can confidently recommend yoga as a safe and effective option for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
These findings suggest that clinicians can confidently recommend yoga as a safe and effective option for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
These findings suggest that...
04/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings may have clinical implications for screening and managing urinary symptoms in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
The findings may have clinical implications for screening and managing urinary symptoms in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
The findings may have clinical...
04/03/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Posttraumatic osteoarthritis remains a significant long-term complication following knee injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament ruptures and meniscal tears.
Posttraumatic osteoarthritis remains a significant long-term complication following knee injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament ruptures and meniscal tears.
Posttraumatic osteoarthritis...
04/03/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcasts

Bemden
Podcasts
05/04/2021
In this podcast, Angie Botto-van Bemden, PhD, ATC, CSCS, from the Arthritis Foundation, discusses the current management challenges in osteoarthritis (OA), important findings from the Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey, why...
In this podcast, Angie Botto-van Bemden, PhD, ATC, CSCS, from the Arthritis Foundation, discusses the current management challenges in osteoarthritis (OA), important findings from the Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey, why...
In this podcast, Angie Botto-van...
05/04/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Leigh Callahan, PhD, on Health Disparities Through an Epidemiology Lens
Podcasts
02/02/2021
As an epidemiologist, Leigh Callahan, PhD, seeks to understand how outcomes of osteoarthritis are influenced by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, location, and social determinants of health (such as socioeconomic status). In this...
As an epidemiologist, Leigh Callahan, PhD, seeks to understand how outcomes of osteoarthritis are influenced by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, location, and social determinants of health (such as socioeconomic status). In this...
As an epidemiologist, Leigh...
02/02/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Abigail Gilbert, MD, on Knee OA Management and Functional Performance Measures
RHEUMATOLOGY
05/08/2020
She discusses pharmacologic and behavioral interventions for the management of knee osteoarthritis, as well as findings from her recent study on gait speed among adults with knee osteoarthritis.
She discusses pharmacologic and behavioral interventions for the management of knee osteoarthritis, as well as findings from her recent study on gait speed among adults with knee osteoarthritis.
She discusses pharmacologic and...
05/08/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
12/30/2019
Dr Koh, from the NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the management of chronic pain, an ongoing phase 2 clinical trial assessing the use of PRPs for knee osteoarthritis, and more.
Dr Koh, from the NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the management of chronic pain, an ongoing phase 2 clinical trial assessing the use of PRPs for knee osteoarthritis, and more.
Dr Koh, from the NorthShore...
12/30/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
ENGAGING EXPERTS
08/21/2019
Dr Flanigan discusses a new knee device designed to treat osteoarthritis symptoms, how it could potentially help patients prevent or delay knee replacements, and more.
Dr Flanigan discusses a new knee device designed to treat osteoarthritis symptoms, how it could potentially help patients prevent or delay knee replacements, and more.
Dr Flanigan discusses a new knee...
08/21/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dacre Knight
Podcast
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
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
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
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
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
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

Case Reports

Case Report
07/31/2019
Authors: Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS, and Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS Citation: Dietrich EA, Davis K. Intra-articular steroids for a patient with osteoarthritis knee pain: risks and benefits. Consultant....
Authors: Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS, and Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS Citation: Dietrich EA, Davis K. Intra-articular steroids for a patient with osteoarthritis knee pain: risks and benefits. Consultant....
...
07/31/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Case Report
02/07/2017
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen and naproxen are available over-the-counter (OTC) and are commonly used by patients; as such, patients may not report their...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen and naproxen are available over-the-counter (OTC) and are commonly used by patients; as such, patients may not report their...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...
02/07/2017
Rheumatology & Arthritis
What Is Causing This Woman’s Chronic Knee Pain?
Case Report
03/12/2021
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
A 26-year-old female comes to...
03/12/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
A 68-Year-Old Woman Who Has Sustained a Hip Fracture and Requires Urgent Surgery
Case Report
03/12/2021
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
Which item in this patient’s...
03/12/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Vasculitis Presenting as Calf Pain With Muscle-Limited Involvement
Case Report
02/12/2021
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
A case study explaining why even...
02/12/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Disseminated Histoplasmosis as a Complication of Infliximab Use
Case Report
01/14/2021
AUTHORS: Osman Bhatty, MD Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska Rohini Garg, MBBS CHI...
AUTHORS: Osman Bhatty, MD Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska Rohini Garg, MBBS CHI...
...
01/14/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Case Report
10/31/2020
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a...
10/31/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lofgren Syndrome
Case Report
10/13/2020
Authors: S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida Citation: Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
Authors: S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida Citation: Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
...
10/13/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Case Report
09/11/2020
Authors: Ammar ELJack, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Isra Ibrahim, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Alaa ElKhider, MD University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky Mohamed Ali...
Authors: Ammar ELJack, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Isra Ibrahim, MD Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Alaa ElKhider, MD University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky Mohamed Ali...
...
09/11/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Case Report
08/31/2020
Authors: Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia Zafar Qureshi, MD UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida Sabah Sikandar, BS Florida International University, Miami,...
Authors: Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia Zafar Qureshi, MD UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida Sabah Sikandar, BS Florida International University, Miami,...
...
08/31/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Erythematous Papules and Plaques on a Newborn: A Case of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
Case Report
07/21/2020
Authors: Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California Disclaimer: The...
Authors: Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California Disclaimer: The...
...
07/21/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Q&As

Q&As
10/30/2019
Over time, management strategies for osteoarthritis (OA) have shifted from traditional approaches of focusing only on pain control to interventions which also focus on improving functional activity and quality of life....
Over time, management strategies for osteoarthritis (OA) have shifted from traditional approaches of focusing only on pain control to interventions which also focus on improving functional activity and quality of life....
Over...
10/30/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
08/27/2019
In a new study1, Jeffrey B. Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS, an assistant professor in the division of rheumatology at Tufts University School of Medicine, and colleagues sought to determine if infrapatellar fat pad (IFP)...
In a new study1, Jeffrey B. Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS, an assistant professor in the division of rheumatology at Tufts University School of Medicine, and colleagues sought to determine if infrapatellar fat pad (IFP)...
In a new...
08/27/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
06/26/2019
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a diverse condition with multiple variables affecting manifestation and prognosis. Previous research on the association between OA and increased mortality has not been clear and small sample...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a diverse condition with multiple variables affecting manifestation and prognosis. Previous research on the association between OA and increased mortality has not been clear and small sample...
...
06/26/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Alexis Ogdie, MD
Q&As
10/04/2023
Dr Ogdie answers our questions about achieving minimal disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Dr Ogdie answers our questions about achieving minimal disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Dr Ogdie answers our questions...
10/04/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dr Ching-Lung Cheung
Q&A
09/29/2023
Dr Cheung agreed to answer a few question about his recent study highlighting an urgent need for better strategies in hip fracture prevention and care.
Dr Cheung agreed to answer a few question about his recent study highlighting an urgent need for better strategies in hip fracture prevention and care.
Dr Cheung agreed to answer a few...
09/29/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Monica Schwartzman
Q&A
08/21/2023
Dr Schwartzman answered our questions about her recent study of what patients with psoriatic arthritis want most from their medical therapy.
Dr Schwartzman answered our questions about her recent study of what patients with psoriatic arthritis want most from their medical therapy.
Dr Schwartzman answered our...
08/21/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Lars Klareskog, MD
Q&A
08/08/2023
Dr Klareskog agreed to answer a few questions about this study on whether occupational inhalable agents present major risks in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly among smokers and among those with a genetic predisposition...
Dr Klareskog agreed to answer a few questions about this study on whether occupational inhalable agents present major risks in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly among smokers and among those with a genetic predisposition...
Dr Klareskog agreed to answer a...
08/08/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Yassein Shamout, MD, FRCPC, DABD
Q&As
06/20/2023
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent abstract published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery reviewed and created a risk stratification strategy for early referral of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
A recent abstract published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery reviewed and created a risk stratification strategy for early referral of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
A recent abstract published in...
06/20/2023
The Dermatologist
Jennifer L Barton, MD, MCR
Q&As
01/06/2023
In this Q&A, Dr. Barton discusses the development of a goal elicitation tool for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this Q&A, Dr. Barton discusses the development of a goal elicitation tool for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this Q&A, Dr. Barton...
01/06/2023
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Saundra Jain
Q&A
09/30/2022
In this Q&A, Saundra Jain, MS, PsyD, and Andrew Laster, MD, discuss the concept of wellness in the context of rheumatic diseases and inflammatory arthritis.
In this Q&A, Saundra Jain, MS, PsyD, and Andrew Laster, MD, discuss the concept of wellness in the context of rheumatic diseases and inflammatory arthritis.
In this Q&A, Saundra Jain, MS,...
09/30/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Dana Villmore
Q&A
07/20/2022
In this Q&A, Dana Villmore, PhD, Pa-C, discusses the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia for primary care providers.
In this Q&A, Dana Villmore, PhD, Pa-C, discusses the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia for primary care providers.
In this Q&A, Dana Villmore, PhD,...
07/20/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Betty Hsaio
Q&A
07/19/2022
Dr Betty Hsiao, from the Yale New Haven Medical Center and a medical advisor to CreakyJoints, presented an abstract at EULAR 2022 on understanding heterogeneity in patients' conceptualization of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Betty Hsiao, from the Yale New Haven Medical Center and a medical advisor to CreakyJoints, presented an abstract at EULAR 2022 on understanding heterogeneity in patients' conceptualization of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Betty Hsiao, from the Yale...
07/19/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Alexis Ogdie
Q&A
06/29/2022
How beneficial is achieving minimal disease activity for patients with psoriatic arthritis? Alexis Ogdie, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, answers some questions about her research into this subject in this Q&A.
How beneficial is achieving minimal disease activity for patients with psoriatic arthritis? Alexis Ogdie, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, answers some questions about her research into this subject in this Q&A.
How beneficial is achieving...
06/29/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis