The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping clinical rheumatology and the fellowship experience. Rheumatology education should include how to triage patients for remote visits, says second-year fellow Kanika Monga, MD…
FDA Approves Canakinumab for Adult-Onset Still’s Disease
Canakinumab, an interleukin (IL) 1 blocker, can now be prescribed to treat patients with active Still’s disease and adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD)…
Some Drug Trials Resume after Declines During Pandemic
(Reuters)—Pharmaceutical companies have ramped up clinical trials in the past month, rebounding from a steep decline in activity following the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, though activity remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to new research shareS with Reuters. The research, which was prepared by clinical trial consulting firm Medidata, shows that new subjects entered trials…
With Apps & Remote Medicine, Japan Offers Glimpse of Doctor Visits in Post-COVID-19 Era
TOKYO (Reuters)—The coronavirus crisis has prompted Japan to ease regulations on remote medical treatment, creating an opening for tech companies and offering a glimpse of the future of healthcare in the world’s most rapidly aging society. As coronavirus cases spiked in April, Japan temporarily eased restrictions on remote medical care, allowing doctors to conduct first-time…
The Importance of Community: Rheumatology Professionals Find Different Ways to Support Their Patients & Neighborhoods
Working in support of underserved communities, making and donating masks, volunteering with local rheumatic disease-focused organizations—these are just some of the ways rheumatology professionals have been giving back to their patients and communities…
Malignant Complications: Screening for Cancer in Rheumatic Diseases
Cancer and autoimmunity have a complex relationship. In a presentation, Ami Shah, MD, MHS, discussed how to use autoantibodies as tools for cancer risk stratification, how to approach cancer screening in individuals with new-onset disease and more…
Interleukin 17 Inhibitors Promising in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients
In patients with active ankylosing spondylitis, IL-17 inhibitors have produced favorable responses, according to recent research…
ACR Releases Clinical Guidance for Patients with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
The recommendations for MIS-C focus on general guidance, diagnostic evaluation and therapy options, as well as comparing and contrasting the features of MIS-C and Kawasaki disease.
ACR Releases COVID-19 Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Patients with Rheumatic Disease
The recommendations for pediatric rheumatology patients address various treatment options and provide general guidance, as well as direction for when to start, stop or reduce medications.
Bone Density Concerns: Guidance on Tackling Fracture Risk in CKD
Suggestions on how to assess risk and manage bone issues in chronic kidney disease patients are offered…
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