A post-hoc analysis of data from two clinical trials showed that nano-encapsulated sirolimus with pegylated-adricase (NASP) may be effective for promoting tophus resolution and lowering serum uric acid in patients with uncontrolled gout.
Based on data from multiple clinical trials, the FDA has approved obinutuzumab for the treatment of adults with lupus nephritis in combination with standard therapy.
Dr. Sam Shapiro writes about her recovery from total hip arthroplasty, detailing what “recovering well with no post-operative complications” really meant and her experience hiking in the Himalayas with a new hip.
Anderson et al. studied genetic data on more than 190,000 participants and found 23 who had genetic variants in the UBA1 gene, which is associated with VEXAS.
Every year, the ACR conducts a case-based image competition. Images are submitted for peer review. The winning images are displayed at ACR Convergence, and winners receive other benefits as well. In October 2025, annual meeting attendees voted on their favorite presentation, selecting the image case from South Asia, presented by Sarath Chandra Mouli Veeravalli, and…
Because back pain is a chronic condition for many patients, rheumatologists should increase their understanding of the common problems of the lumbar spine.
A small study shows baricitinib effectively treats refractory Takayasu arteritis & allows for glucocorticoid reduction with no serious adverse events recorded.
This synopsis of research into rheumatoid arthritis highlights key areas presented at ACR Convergence 2025, including strategies to delay or prevent RA, emerging mechanisms of action in RA treatment, and the growing role of AI in advancing RA research and clinical care.
Every year, the ACR conducts a case-based image competition. Images are submitted for peer review. The winning images are displayed at ACR Convergence and winners receive other benefits, as well. This year, the overall winning images were submitted by Madhuri Challa, MD, of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Presentation These are the representative clinical and radiological images…