According to a new study, fibromyalgia prevalence is elevated in PsA and is associated with elevated disease measures, confounding reliable disease assessment for treat-to-target goals.
What Clinical Factors Affect Length of Transition to Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients with Psoriasis?
Objective We aimed to identify clinical and demographic features associated with the interval between the appearance of psoriasis and the onset of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Methods We identified patients with psoriasis and PsA diagnoses from our tertiary care psoriatic disease biorepository: a longitudinal, real-world database including clinical information and patient-reported outcomes. We used a multivariable,…
Beth Jonas, MD, Brings Longstanding Workforce Expertise to Committee Chair Role
Dr. Jonas has long sought bold and innovative approaches to workforce challenges in rheumatology. As new chair of the Workforce Solutions Committee, she aims to increase the role of advanced practice providers in rheumatology practices and reduce wait times for specialty care.
Are Sacroiliac Joint MRIs Accurate in Routine Clinical Practice?
Hadsbjerg et al. compared assessments of sacroiliac joint MRIs in local MRI reports from routine care in five European countries with re-reads by central experts in patients with a diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to estimate the extent of over- or under-reporting of features and misclassification.
New ACR President Carol Langford, MD, MHS, Has Optimistic Outlook for Future of Rheumatology
“At my very first annual meeting of the ACR, I saw how the ACR brought the whole rheumatology community together, and I knew right away that it was an organization that I wanted to be a part of,” Dr. Langford says. In late November, she became the 88th president of the ACR and looks forward to continuing its focus on education, research and building community.
Lubricin/CD44/PP2A Pathway Offers New Therapeutic Targets for Patients with Gout
Dr. Khaled Elsaid discussed synovial macrophages/monocytes and monosodium urate crystal interactions at a session during ACR Convergence, exploring potential new gout pharmacology targets via the lubricin/CD44/protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) pathway.
Risky Business: Understanding What It Means to Be at Risk for RA
The goal is to identify people at risk for RA &, perhaps, prevent its onset.
Environmental Threats in Rheumatic Disease
Rheumatic diseases are intrinsically linked to environmental conditions. With a constantly changing environment, how can rheumatologists adapt to the challenges of global climate change, pollution and other environmental threats? The Environment + Genetics Tamiko Katsumoto, MD, a clinical associate professor in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., emphasizes the…
Interim AMA House of Delegates Meeting Will Discuss Rheumatology Priorities
At the November meeting, the ACR will advance a resolution that addresses increasing access to telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries.
In Memoriam … Joseph D. Croft Jr., MD
We recently learned the sad news that Joseph D. Croft Jr., MD, a past president of the ACR and a well-respected member of the rheumatology community passed away in late September.
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