During ACR Convergence 2020, Jinoos Yazdany, MD, MPH, discussed innovative research into a potential treatment for lupus, medication tapering & more. These findings may influence the treatment of rheumatic disease in the future.
9 Lessons on Patient Empowerment
ACR CONVERGENCE 2020—In her ARP keynote address on Friday, Nov. 6, Empowering Patients to Make an Impact on the Future of Healthcare, Jen Horonjeff, PhD, described a study in which researchers gathered data on pain and activity level among arthritis patients. In her view, the study provided a cautionary tale. Researchers expected the study subjects…
Patients Demonstrated Good Medication Adherence While Taking Biosimilar Treatment
Researchers found half of patients taking the biosimilar infliximab-dyyb (Inflectra) remained highly adherent to medication use after 12 months.
Early Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Q&A with Chris Phillips, MD
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, many clinicians are thinking about the lessons they’ve learned. Chris Phillips, MD, says rheumatology practices can no longer take their financial health for granted and flexibility is key.
The Pandemic in Rural America: A Q&A with Chris Morris, MD
In rural America, where rheumatology offices are fewer and farther between, the expansion of telemedicine has been a boon during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, lab closures and reduced hospital services have made monitoring patients’ medications more challenging.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Management & Future Directions
Three experts discuss recent developments in the diagnosis & treatment of APS & the future direction of research.
COVID-19 Risks & Treatment for Patients with Rheumatic Disease
The Global Rheumatology Alliance is an important tool for assessing COVID-19 risk, & the ACR COVID-19 Task Force provides treatment guidance to rheumatology practitioners.
Check It Out: Understanding Immune-Related Adverse Events from Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Immune checkpoint inhibitors effectively treat malignancy in ways that were not possible just a few years ago, but immune-related adverse events are a potential side effect.
L. Manuela Marinescu, MD, Takes Reins as Chair of Affiliate Society Council
While an active member of her state rheumatology society, L. Manuela Marinescu, MD, saw the value of connecting with other regional groups to share information and advocacy strategies. On Nov. 16, she assumed the role of chair of the ACR’s Affiliate Society Council (ASC), where she will help facilitate those connections. Dr. Marinescu graduated with…
Effects of Warfarin on Risk of Hip & Knee Replacement in OA Patients
The use of warfarin may increase the risk of knee or hip replacement in patients with osteoarthritis (OA), according to research presented during ACR Convergence 2020.
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