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JAK Inhibitors Show Comparable Cardiovascular Safety to TNF Inhibitors in Patients With RA
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
Air Pollution Linked to Elevated Risk of RA and RA-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
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
Long-Term Follow-Up Confirms Benefits of Treat-to-Target Strategy in Early RA and UA
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
News
No Increased Cancer Risk Observed with Non-TNFi Biologics in Patients with RA
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
New study findings provide reassurance for clinicians selecting biologic therapies beyond TNFi in RA, supporting the long-term safety of these agents, particularly in real-world clinical settings.
New study findings provide reassurance for clinicians selecting biologic therapies beyond TNFi in RA, supporting the long-term safety of these agents, particularly in real-world clinical settings.
New study findings provide...
04/01/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Rituximab Shows Superior Durability Over Second TNFis in Post-Failure RA Treatment
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study followed 611 patients with moderate to severe RA who experienced failure of an initial TNFi.
The study followed 611 patients with moderate to severe RA who experienced failure of an initial TNFi.
The study followed 611 patients...
04/01/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Long-Term Study Supports Disease Activity–Guided TNF Inhibitor Dose Optimization in RA
03/13/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
New findings support a tailored approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs in clinical practice.
New findings support a tailored approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs in clinical practice.
New findings support a tailored...
03/13/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Statins Mitigate Risk With Tofacitinib in RA Patients with ASCVD
01/20/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new analysis highlights the role of statins in reducing major cardiovascular events in high-risk rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with tofacitinib.
A new analysis highlights the role of statins in reducing major cardiovascular events in high-risk rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with tofacitinib.
A new analysis highlights the...
01/20/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
News
Anti-TNF vs. JAK Inhibitors: How Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments Impact Coagulation Risks
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new longitudinal study reveals how anti-inflammatory treatments impact coagulation activation in RA patients, shedding light on the safety profiles of TNF blockers and JAK inhibitors.
A new longitudinal study reveals how anti-inflammatory treatments impact coagulation activation in RA patients, shedding light on the safety profiles of TNF blockers and JAK inhibitors.
A new longitudinal study reveals...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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
Josh Baker
Conference coverage
Metabolic Syndrome and Response to RA Therapies
11/20/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Metabolic syndrome is associated with lower response rates among patients with rheumatoid arthritis on biologic therapy, according to research presented at ACR Convergence 2024.
Metabolic syndrome is associated with lower response rates among patients with rheumatoid arthritis on biologic therapy, according to research presented at ACR Convergence 2024.
Metabolic syndrome is associated...
11/20/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcasts

Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH, on Vaccinations for Rheumatic Diseases
RHEUMATOLOGY
Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH, on Vaccinations for Rheumatic Diseases
04/03/2020
Amanda Balbi
Dr Winthrop talks about how vaccinations affect individuals with immunocompromised immune systems, the challenges associated with vaccination, and what rheumatologists should know about vaccines in 2020.
Dr Winthrop talks about how vaccinations affect individuals with immunocompromised immune systems, the challenges associated with vaccination, and what rheumatologists should know about vaccines in 2020.
Dr Winthrop talks about how...
04/03/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
Colin C. Edgerton, MD, on the Need for More Arthritis Research Among Veterans
08/16/2019
Dr Edgerton discusses the prevalence of arthritis among active and former service members, the importance of a dedicated arthritis research program at the United States Department of Defense, and more.
Dr Edgerton discusses the prevalence of arthritis among active and former service members, the importance of a dedicated arthritis research program at the United States Department of Defense, and more.
Dr Edgerton discusses the...
08/16/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
Megan Clowse, MD, on Treating RA During Pregnancy
06/26/2019
Megan Clowse, MD, from Duke University, discusses treatments for rheumatoid a
Megan Clowse, MD, from Duke University, discusses treatments for rheumatoid a
Megan Clowse, MD, from Duke...
06/26/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Podcasts
Arthritis in America: Addressing the Barriers
04/19/2019
   
   
   
04/19/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
Subchondroplasty May Delay Hip Replacement Surgery for Some
02/02/2018
Dr W Kelton Vasileff, who is an orthopedic surgeon at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, explains what subchondroplasty is and which patient populations can benefit from the procedure. Read more about subchondroplasty...
Dr W Kelton Vasileff, who is an orthopedic surgeon at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, explains what subchondroplasty is and which patient populations can benefit from the procedure. Read more about subchondroplasty...
Dr W Kelton Vasileff, who is an...
02/02/2018
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
MRI Imaging May Detect Joint Damage in RA Earlier
06/18/2017
Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of Americans, and continuous joint damage may be predicted and prevented with the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. Charles Peterfy, founder and CEO of Spire Sciences in Boca Raton,...
Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of Americans, and continuous joint damage may be predicted and prevented with the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. Charles Peterfy, founder and CEO of Spire Sciences in Boca Raton,...
Rheumatoid arthritis affects...
06/18/2017
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Podcasts
The "Vicious Cycle" of Joint Pain and Obesity
05/08/2017
 
 
 
05/08/2017
Rheumatology & Arthritis
RHEUMATOLOGY
George Karpouzas, MD, on Predictors of RA Treatment Adherence
04/17/2016
Amanda Balbi
He talks about his study that evaluated the unique and interactive roles of patient beliefs about the necessity of rheumatoid arthritis medications and concerns about them in predicting adherence to prescribed treatments.
He talks about his study that evaluated the unique and interactive roles of patient beliefs about the necessity of rheumatoid arthritis medications and concerns about them in predicting adherence to prescribed treatments.
He talks about his study...
04/17/2016
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
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
Dr Patricia Katz
Podcast
SARS‐CoV‐2 Vaccination Among Immunocompromised Patients Helps Mental Health
01/22/2024
Patricia Katz
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on...
01/22/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

Case Reports

Case Report
Atraumatic Cervical Fracture in Rheumatoid Arthritis
04/08/2019
AUTHOR: Luis Perez, DO CITATION: Perez L. Atraumatic cervical fracture in rheumatoid arthritis. Consultant. 2015;55(7):567-568.   A 72-year-old white woman with hypertension, hypothyroidism, breast cancer (in...
AUTHOR: Luis Perez, DO CITATION: Perez L. Atraumatic cervical fracture in rheumatoid arthritis. Consultant. 2015;55(7):567-568.   A 72-year-old white woman with hypertension, hypothyroidism, breast cancer (in...
AUTHOR:...
04/08/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Case Report
Septic Arthritis, or Something More?: Leukemia Presenting as Joint Pain and Swelling
10/29/2018
ABSTRACT: The differential diagnosis for a child with a painful and swollen joint is broad and includes trauma, infection-related diseases (such as septic arthritis or reactive arthritis), rheumatologic disorders (such...
ABSTRACT: The differential diagnosis for a child with a painful and swollen joint is broad and includes trauma, infection-related diseases (such as septic arthritis or reactive arthritis), rheumatologic disorders (such...
...
10/29/2018
Rheumatology & Arthritis
What Is Causing This Woman’s Chronic Knee Pain?
Case Report
What Is Causing This Woman’s Chronic Knee Pain?
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
A 68-Year-Old Woman Who Has Sustained a Hip Fracture and Requires Urgent Surgery
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
Vasculitis Presenting as Calf Pain With Muscle-Limited Involvement
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
Disseminated Histoplasmosis as a Complication of Infliximab Use
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
Isolated Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension as the Initial Presentation of Pediatric Lupus
Case Report
Isolated Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension as the Initial Presentation of Pediatric Lupus
11/23/2020
11/23/2020
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Case Report
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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
Lofgren Syndrome
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
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
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
Familial Mediterranean Fever
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
Erythematous Papules and Plaques on a Newborn: A Case of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
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

Lars Klareskog, MD
Q&A
Lars Klareskog, MD, on the Study of Occupational Exposures and Risk of RA
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
Q&As
4 Questions About Inhibitor of DNA Binding 1 Protein in Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/27/2019
Inhibitor of DNA binding 1 (ID-1) is a nuclear transcription factor that controls transcriptional activation of target genes. Previous research indicates that ID-1 may contribute to angiogenesis and vasculogenesis...
Inhibitor of DNA binding 1 (ID-1) is a nuclear transcription factor that controls transcriptional activation of target genes. Previous research indicates that ID-1 may contribute to angiogenesis and vasculogenesis...
...
11/27/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
4 Questions About Methotrexate-Based Treatment Strategies in Early RA
10/02/2019
Methotrexate (MTX) has remained an integral part of the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic conditions over time, despite numerous therapeutic advances. Still, studies that describe real-world...
Methotrexate (MTX) has remained an integral part of the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic conditions over time, despite numerous therapeutic advances. Still, studies that describe real-world...
...
10/02/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
5 Questions About Anti-MAA Antibodies in RA-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
09/06/2019
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of premature mortality. Those with RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) have an even greater risk, with a median survival of 3 years after...
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of premature mortality. Those with RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) have an even greater risk, with a median survival of 3 years after...
...
09/06/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
4 Questions About RAPID3 for RA
09/03/2019
Previous studies have suggested routine assessment of patient index data 3 (RAPID3) is reliable and convenient for monitoring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A prospective study led by Michael Ward, MD,...
Previous studies have suggested routine assessment of patient index data 3 (RAPID3) is reliable and convenient for monitoring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A prospective study led by Michael Ward, MD,...
Previous...
09/03/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
5 Questions About Asthma and Rheumatoid Arthritis
06/27/2019
It has been thought that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) originates at mucosal surfaces, particularly in the airway mucosa. To determine whether this hypothesis is correct, researchers led by Vanessa Kronzer, MD, who is...
It has been thought that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) originates at mucosal surfaces, particularly in the airway mucosa. To determine whether this hypothesis is correct, researchers led by Vanessa Kronzer, MD, who is...
It has...
06/27/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Q&As
5 Questions About DMARDs in RA
04/18/2019
Methotrexate is recommended as initial treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, treatment strategies can be altered if methotrexate does not meet treatment targets. Available data on the...
Methotrexate is recommended as initial treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, treatment strategies can be altered if methotrexate does not meet treatment targets. Available data on the...
...
04/18/2019
Rheumatology & Arthritis
Alexis Ogdie, MD
Q&As
Alexis Ogdie, MD, on Achieving Minimal Disease Activity Among Patients With PsA
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
Ching-Lung Cheung, PhD, on the Health Burden of Osteoporotic Fractures Among the Aging Population
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
Monica Schwartzman, MD, on Medication Preferences Among Patients With PsA
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
Lars Klareskog, MD, on the Study of Occupational Exposures and Risk of RA
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
Optimizing Patient Care: Collaboration Between Dermatology and Rheumatology
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
Jennifer L Barton, MD, on Goal Elicitation for Patients with RA
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
Wellness in Rheumatic Diseases: A Conversation with Saundra Jain, MS, PsyD, and Andrew Laster, MD
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
Dana Villmore, PhD, Pa-C, on Treating Fibromyalgia in a Primary Care Setting
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
Betty Hsiao, MD, on Patient Conceptualization of RA Treatment
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
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