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03/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with...
03/13/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
01/17/2022
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more...
01/17/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
How Should You Approach This Difficult Gout Management Problem?
Quiz
01/07/2021
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
...
01/07/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Why Is This Man’s Toe Painful, Swollen, and Red?
Case Report
01/30/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
10/16/2019
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What...
10/16/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
08/05/2019
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what...
08/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/08/2019
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More...
07/08/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/05/2019
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids...
07/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
04/18/2019
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
04/18/2019
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
03/01/2019
Pegloticase treatment can quickly resolve the tophi that many patients with gout experience, according to a new study. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that the target serum urate should be lowered sufficiently in order to...
Pegloticase treatment can quickly resolve the tophi that many patients with gout experience, according to a new study. The American College of Rheumatology recommends that the target serum urate should be lowered sufficiently in order to...
Pegloticase treatment can...
03/01/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis

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RHEUMATOLOGY
08/05/2019
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what...
08/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Al Kim
Video
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
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
Bryant England
Video
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
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
Sponsored Video
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
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
Sponsored Video
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
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
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

News

News
03/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with...
03/13/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
01/17/2022
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more...
01/17/2022
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
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study's findings provide reassurance to clinicians evaluating cardiovascular safety in RA treatment decisions, particularly in the context of real-world populations.
The study's findings provide reassurance to clinicians evaluating cardiovascular safety in RA treatment decisions, particularly in the context of real-world populations.
The study's findings provide...
04/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers analyzed data using validated mental health measures and patient-designed questions to assess depression, anxiety, mental wellbeing, and healthcare behaviors.
Researchers analyzed data using validated mental health measures and patient-designed questions to assess depression, anxiety, mental wellbeing, and healthcare behaviors.
Researchers analyzed data using...
04/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A multicenter retrospective cohort study from Germany provides new evidence supporting the use of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs as first-line therapy in patients with adult-onset Still’s disease.
A multicenter retrospective cohort study from Germany provides new evidence supporting the use of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs as first-line therapy in patients with adult-onset Still’s disease.
A multicenter retrospective...
04/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
In this patient–control study spanning from 2009 to 2018, researchers assessed air pollutant exposure and its possible role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
In this patient–control study spanning from 2009 to 2018, researchers assessed air pollutant exposure and its possible role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
In this patient–control study...
04/10/2025
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
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study highlights a need for close monitoring of post-ACLR patients, especially women and older individuals.
The study highlights a need for close monitoring of post-ACLR patients, especially women and older individuals.
The study highlights a need for...
04/03/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/02/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to...
04/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings support the long-term effectiveness of early treat-to-target strategies in managing both rheumatoid and undifferentiated arthritis, with sustained control of disease activity and preservation of physical function.
The findings support the long-term effectiveness of early treat-to-target strategies in managing both rheumatoid and undifferentiated arthritis, with sustained control of disease activity and preservation of physical function.
The findings support the...
04/01/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Interactive Features

News
03/13/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with colchicine was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events for up to the next 180 days compared with no prophylaxis.
Gout flare prophylaxis with...
03/13/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
01/17/2022
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more high-quality studies to help reduce hospital admissions for gout.
Investigators call for more...
01/17/2022
Rheumatology & Arthritis
How Should You Approach This Difficult Gout Management Problem?
Quiz
01/07/2021
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
Author:  Theodore R. Fields, MD Hospital for Special Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College   A 67-year-old man presents for follow-up of his gout and kidney disease. His mother and brother had...
...
01/07/2021
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Why Is This Man’s Toe Painful, Swollen, and Red?
Case Report
01/30/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Poll
10/16/2019
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What do you observe as the main reason for nonadherence to urate-lowering therapy among your patients? Patients tend to feel better between flares.Patients are already receiving treatment for comorbidities from...
What...
10/16/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
08/05/2019
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what rheumatologists should know about interleukin-1β inhibitors, his research on the relationship between the inhibitors and gout, and more.
Dr Solomon discusses what...
08/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/08/2019
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More than a quarter of patients with gout are discharged from emergency departments (ED) with opioids, despite the availability of corticosteroids, colchicine, and other indicated treatments, according to a recent...
More...
07/08/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
07/05/2019
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids are often prescribed to individuals with acute gout who are discharged from an emergency department (ED), according to study findings. The researchers evaluated data from the Lifespan electronic health records...
Opioids...
07/05/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
04/18/2019
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis among men and women and can be difficult to treat, according to previous studies. In a new study1, Julianna Desmarais, MD, instructor of medicine in the division of...
Gout is...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
04/18/2019
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra is a viable alternative to the common therapeutic options of colchicine, naproxen, or prednisone for the treatment of acute gout flares, according to a new study.   To determine anakinra’s efficacy,...
Anakinra...
04/18/2019
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
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study's findings provide reassurance to clinicians evaluating cardiovascular safety in RA treatment decisions, particularly in the context of real-world populations.
The study's findings provide reassurance to clinicians evaluating cardiovascular safety in RA treatment decisions, particularly in the context of real-world populations.
The study's findings provide...
04/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers analyzed data using validated mental health measures and patient-designed questions to assess depression, anxiety, mental wellbeing, and healthcare behaviors.
Researchers analyzed data using validated mental health measures and patient-designed questions to assess depression, anxiety, mental wellbeing, and healthcare behaviors.
Researchers analyzed data using...
04/17/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A multicenter retrospective cohort study from Germany provides new evidence supporting the use of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs as first-line therapy in patients with adult-onset Still’s disease.
A multicenter retrospective cohort study from Germany provides new evidence supporting the use of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs as first-line therapy in patients with adult-onset Still’s disease.
A multicenter retrospective...
04/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
In this patient–control study spanning from 2009 to 2018, researchers assessed air pollutant exposure and its possible role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
In this patient–control study spanning from 2009 to 2018, researchers assessed air pollutant exposure and its possible role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
In this patient–control study...
04/10/2025
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
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study highlights a need for close monitoring of post-ACLR patients, especially women and older individuals.
The study highlights a need for close monitoring of post-ACLR patients, especially women and older individuals.
The study highlights a need for...
04/03/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/02/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to determine if methotrexate could help fill the gap in effective treatments for osteoarthritis.
Investigators set out to...
04/02/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings support the long-term effectiveness of early treat-to-target strategies in managing both rheumatoid and undifferentiated arthritis, with sustained control of disease activity and preservation of physical function.
The findings support the long-term effectiveness of early treat-to-target strategies in managing both rheumatoid and undifferentiated arthritis, with sustained control of disease activity and preservation of physical function.
The findings support the...
04/01/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis