Autoimmune Diseases
From the Journals
High hydroxychloroquine blood level may lower thrombosis risk in lupus
Longitudinal measurement of hydroxychloroquine blood levels may help to develop personalized dosing strategies.
From the Journals
Swedish registry study finds atopic dermatitis significantly associated with autoimmune diseases
Findings could lead to better monitoring of comorbidities and deeper understanding of disease burden and AD pathophysiology, the authors write.
Conference Coverage
Slow taper off antimalarial is best to avoid lupus flare during remission
“Except in the setting of toxicity, cessation of antimalarial medication in patients with disease quiescence is feasible using a slow taper,” said...
Conference Coverage
Methotrexate users need tuberculosis tests in high-TB areas
Those taking corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants are at particularly high risk, a systematic review of literature finds.
From the Journals
Transcutaneous VNS on the ear shows positive effects in lupus pilot trial
Promising improvements in musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and swollen and tender joints were reported with stimulation.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19–related HCQ shortages affected rheumatology patients worldwide
Data from the Global Rheumatology Alliance Patient Experience Survey presented at ACR Convergence 2020 demonstrate that the severity of shortages...
Case Letter
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap Syndrome in a Patient With Relapsing Polychondritis
The clinical presentation of relapsing polychondritis (RP) may demonstrate cutaneous manifestations other than the typical inflammation of...
News from the FDA/CDC
Systemic sclerosis patients share their perspectives and needs in treatment trials
FDA officials and clinical researchers heard about the impact that different symptoms have on patients’ daily lives in order to design better...
From the Journals
Low IgA levels associated with increased infection risk in SLE patients
“This is the first dedicated study to examine the relationship between acquired low immunoglobulins and infection risk in adult patients with SLE...
Military Dermatology
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the Military
Hidradenitis suppurativa can be more difficult to treat in physically active military servicemembers.
From the Journals
New lupus classification criteria perform well in children, young adults
A new study upholds the accuracy of the 2019 ACR-EULAR classification criteria in patients aged 21 years and younger.