Because back pain is a chronic condition for many patients, rheumatologists are urged to increase their understanding of the common problems of the lumbar spine.
Study Supports Ultrasound Aortic Monitoring in Giant Cell Arteritis
A study identifies ultrasound as a safe, accessible & cost-effective alternative for longitudinal aortic surveillance in patients with GCA.
Study Finds Baricitinib Is Effective in Patients With Takayasu Arteritis
A small study shows baricitinib effectively treats refractory Takayasu arteritis & allows for glucocorticoid reduction with no serious adverse events recorded.
RA Research Presented at ACR Convergence 2025 in Focus
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.
ACR Image Competition 2025 Results, Part 1—Best Overall
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…
Study: Inflammation Starts Earlier Than You Think
A recently published study shows that inflammatory disease begins well before synovitis is seen on exam; a better understanding of what’s brewing before the storm could lead to the development of preventive therapies for RA.
Expanding Lupus Awareness through Education
With funding support from the CDC, in this ACR initiative, rheumatology fellows in training deliver lupus education sessions to medical personnel & rheumatologists connect with medical colleagues in underserved rural areas.
Prednisone or Methotrexate for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis?
The recently released PREDMETH study results indicate that methotrexate can be considered a real alternative to prednisone for patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
First ACR Guidance Statement for VEXAS Released
VEXAS is a recently identified rare genetic disorder associated with somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene. Given the variability in disease presentation & the limited number of studies to date, an international multidisciplinary panel of VEXAS experts was convened to provide guidance to healthcare providers on the condition’s management. We spoke to experts on the panel about the resulting guidance document.
The Great Pediatric Debate—Corticosteroids in SLE: Slay or Stay?
Long-term use of corticosteroids is associated with numerous adverse effects, particularly in children, but guidance is lacking on how to manage low-dose prednisone in clinically quiescent disease. In The Great Debate at ACR Convergence 2025—Corticosteroids in Pediatric SLE: Slay or Stay, two pediatric lupus experts took to the stage to explore this important topic.
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