Rheumatology
Conference Coverage
Role of musculoskeletal ultrasound expands in rheumatic diseases
MAUI, HAWAII – Recent studies highlight ultrasound’s utility across a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases.
Latest News
TNF inhibitors curb spinal x-ray progression in ankylosing spondylitis
MAUI, HAWAII – Benefit is mediated via inhibition of disease activity.
From the Journals
RF-positive polyarticular JIA looks like adult RA
A genetic study reveals close ties between RF-positive polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis.
Conference Coverage
Experts review the year in rheumatology ... and what lies ahead
Thought leaders pick rheumatology’s top developments in the past year and predict the big events to come at the Rheumatology Winter Clinical...
Conference Coverage
JAK inhibitors for RA: Is VTE risk overblown?
MAUI, HAWAII – “Certainly we are seeing these events. The question is, ‘How overdone is this?’ ” said Mark C. Genovese, MD.
From the Journals
‘Real-world’ study finds treat-to-target benefits out to 5 years
DAS28 and HAQ scores improved in patients with early RA in daily clinical practice.
From the Journals
Menopause accelerates RA functional decline
Findings were based on surveys of over 8,000 women.
From the Journals
Turmeric-, frankincense-derived supplement shows OA benefit
The combination beat placebo in a randomized, controlled trial from Armenia.
From the Journals
Low-dose rituximab cuts infection risk
A reduced dose of rituximab for RA maintenance saves money and reduces infection risk.
From the Journals
Ultrasound could have utility in predicting which RA patients stay in remission
The short-term predictive power of ultrasound-detected residual synovitis may be more significant than its long-term predictive power.
From the Journals
Recurrent serious infection risk captured in real world RA study
Organ class of the index infection has a large effect on future infections.