Rheumatology
Commentary
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during...
Guidelines
ACR gives guidance on rheumatic disease management during pandemic
When COVID-19 is suspected, rheumatic disease patients may continue their hydroxychloroquine but other rheumatic disease treatments may need to be...
From the Journals
Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic
Investigators saw no increase in hospitalizations versus the general population in New York City.
Feature
COVID-19: Frequently asked clinical questions
Should I continue to vaccinate my pediatric population during peak COVID-19?
Feature
Latest data on COVID-19 patients with rheumatic diseases revealed in registry
Data for a total of 583 COVID-19 patients have now been made available.
Conference Coverage
Proximal fractures linked to higher mortality
In people over 50, proximal fractures were associated with greater mortality, but distal fractures were not.
Feature
Infusion center directors shuffle treatment services in the era of COVID-19
“We look for ways to try to reassure patients and to comfort them, and work with them to make the best of the situation,” Dr. Christopher R....
From the Journals
Treatment for RA, SpA may not affect COVID-19 severity
A small study in Italy saw no apparent worsening of COVID-19 symptoms among people treated for RA or spondyloarthritis.
Feature
Rheumatologists seek to reassure amid hydroxychloroquine shortage
Rheumatologists Jill P. Buyon and Peter M. Izmirly answer questions about the availability of hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic, and...
Feature
Rheumatologists to share knowledge in COVID-19 patient-centered registry
The soon-to-be launched registry will help guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with rheumatologic disorders treated with...
From the Journals
Fracture liaison services confer benefit on recurrent fracture risk
The findings suggest “that all hospitals treating fracture patients should have fracture liaison services,” Dr. Mattias Lorentzon said.