This report presents a rare case of bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis secondary to granulomatosis with polyangiitis, underscoring the importance of recognizing large-vessel involvement as a potential manifestation of AAV; it also includes a narrative review analyzing eight previously reported cases.
A recent study in A&R identifies an association between air pollutants, including fire smoke particulate matter, & both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) & RA-associated interstitial lung disease.
A recent A&R review explores innovative, emerging therapies for the currently incurable, antibody-mediated disease antiphospholipid syndrome.
Summaries of selected research abstracts on the assessment & management of systemic vasculitis from ACR Convergence 2024.
The ACR fosters a global rheumatology community through international partnerships, research exchanges, and collaborative projects.
Dr. Bharat Kumar reflects on professional identity formation, self-concept, key psychological theories and maintaining a growth mindset throughout one’s career.
As measles outbreaks increase domestically & internationally, while vaccination uptake decreases in the U.S., experts discuss treatment recommendations & the immunologic consequences of measles infections in patients with rheumatic diseases.
A phase 2 study from Spiera et al. found that patients with glucocorticoid-dependent PMR taking the antibody-drug conjugate ABBV-154 had a longer time to flare compared with those taking placebo, supporting further investigation.
This year, Dr. Sam Shapiro underwent total hip arthroplasty. Her journey from being an athlete to suffering from arthritis and chronic joint pain was difficult. Here is her story, complete with post-op insights.
Experts provided an in-depth review of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, discussing the latest research on their use in the treatment of specific rheumatic conditions, the risks associated with them and more.