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Glucocorticoids in RA

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | November 7, 2023

The historical & continuing roles of glucocorticoids in the treatment of RA are discussed.

Concerning the Back: Updates in AS & nr-axSpA

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | November 2, 2023

During the 19th Annual Johns Hopkins Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases Symposium, Dr. Atul Deodhar provided an overview on axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and non-radiographic axSpA, with helpful insights into the diagnosis and care of patients with these conditions.

Are We Making Progress in Treating Lupus? Clinical Insights from Dr. Michelle Petri

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | November 1, 2023

At the 19th Annual Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases course, Dr. Michelle Petri gave a presentation concerning the overall state of lupus treatment outcomes in the U.S.

Why Mental Health Screening Is Essential for Patients with Psoriatic Disease

Catherine Kolonko | October 12, 2023

Research suggests that patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have a greater risk of depression, anxiety and, in some cases, substance abuse and dependence than the general population, yet symptoms often go unrecognized and untreated by medical professionals. Both psoriasis and PsA are associated with depression, with up to 30% of patients in either…

Case Report: Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome

Ibtissam Gad, MD, Firas Askar, MD, Sudhaker Rao, MD, & Ayad Alhatib, MD | October 11, 2023

Hajdu-Cheney syndrome (HCS) is a rare connective tissue disease, with fewer than 100 cases reported worldwide.1 Hallmark features include acro-osteolysis (i.e., resorption of the distal phalanges of the hands and feet), osteoporosis, facial dysmorphisms, and craniofacial and dental abnormalities. Patients often have short stature and can have neuroanatomical deformities causing intellectual disabilities. These patients can…

What’s Holding Back Biomarker Innovation, & How Can We Solve It?

Donald Thomas, MD, FACP, FACR, RhMSUS, & Jason Liebowitz, MD | October 11, 2023

Think about it. Most rheumatology labs are stuck in the 1960s. Translational biomarker research looks excellent on paper and in theory. However, many barriers exist from the bench to the bedside. This article highlights this problem for the rheumatology community and proposes practical solutions. Case in Point For an example, let’s examine systemic lupus erythematosus…

Findings from a Clinical Trial of Dazodalibep for Sjögren’s Disease

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | September 26, 2023

St.Clair et al. found that patients with Sjögren’s disease treated with dazodalibep experienced greater improvement in key symptoms of dryness, fatigue and pain than patients who received placebo.

RheumMadness 2023: The Results Are In

David L. Leverenz, MD, MEd | September 11, 2023

RheumMadness is an online tournament in which a bracket of teams, representing key learning concepts in rheumatology, compete against each other in a series of head-to-head matchups, much like basketball teams in the NCAA’s March Madness. The 2023 tournament theme was The All Star Season. Each team represented one all star article competing to be…

Guideline for Integrative RA Interventions Released

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | August 3, 2023

Discussions between clinicians and their patients about complementary aspects of their care just got easier with the release of the 2022 ACR Guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet, and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Heart Health: The Immunobiology of Cardiovascular Inflammation

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | July 12, 2023

How do inflammatory pathways strain the cardiovascular system? Dr. Mark Gorelik provided insights into the inflammatory processes that influence heart recovery after myocardial infarction, Kawasaki disease, multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and more.