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Medicare Will Cover GLP-1s for Obesity Under Deal with Pharma
11/06/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said...
11/06/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Conference Coverage
GWAS Identifies Novel Genetic Variants Associated With RA-ILD
10/27/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Investigators reported at ACR Convergence 2025 that a genome risk score including 5 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms provides significant improvement in discriminating interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Investigators reported at ACR Convergence 2025 that a genome risk score including 5 novel single nucleotide polymorphisms provides significant improvement in discriminating interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Investigators reported at ACR...
10/27/2025
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
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Perceived Stress Predicts Worse Pain, Fatigue, and Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis Over Time
09/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A longitudinal study reveals that higher perceived stress independently predicts poorer symptom outcomes in RA, highlighting the potential benefit of integrating psychosocial interventions into standard care.
A longitudinal study reveals that higher perceived stress independently predicts poorer symptom outcomes in RA, highlighting the potential benefit of integrating psychosocial interventions into standard care.
A longitudinal study reveals...
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
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
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JAKs Show Advantage in RA When Therapy Change Required
07/16/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Janus kinase inhibitors appear to sustain treatment adherence and therapeutic effect whether used as first- or second-line therapy in rheumatoid arthritis, a new study indicates.
Janus kinase inhibitors appear to sustain treatment adherence and therapeutic effect whether used as first- or second-line therapy in rheumatoid arthritis, a new study indicates.
Janus kinase inhibitors appear...
07/16/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Baseline fMRI May Predict TNF Inhibitor Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Trial Finds
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
As the field moves toward more personalized therapeutic strategies, neuroimaging-based biomarkers may offer an additional layer of precision in guiding biologic therapy decisions in RA.
As the field moves toward more personalized therapeutic strategies, neuroimaging-based biomarkers may offer an additional layer of precision in guiding biologic therapy decisions in RA.
As the field moves toward more...
07/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk Elevated Before and After Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis, Study Finds
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Awareness of increased CTS risk—particularly in seronegative and obese patients—may aid in earlier intervention and prevention of functional impairment.
Awareness of increased CTS risk—particularly in seronegative and obese patients—may aid in earlier intervention and prevention of functional impairment.
Awareness of increased CTS...
07/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Sleep Disturbance Predicts Future Pain Interference in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis, Study Finds
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing rheumatologists, the key takeaway is clear: identifying and managing sleep disturbances early may represent a modifiable factor in reducing future pain-related disability.
For practicing rheumatologists, the key takeaway is clear: identifying and managing sleep disturbances early may represent a modifiable factor in reducing future pain-related disability.
For practicing rheumatologists,...
07/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

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Diagnosing axSpA in Patients With Chronic Back Pain
05/22/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
In 30% of patients, uncertainty about the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis can remain after 2 years of follow-up.
In 30% of patients, uncertainty about the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis can remain after 2 years of follow-up.
In 30% of patients, uncertainty...
05/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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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
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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
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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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
Neal Birnbam
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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

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Axial Involvement in SpA: A Patient-Centered Exploration, Chapter 1
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Axial Involvement in SpA, Chapter 1
04/26/2022
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses...
04/26/2022
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