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Why Oral Corticosteroids Should Not be Used in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anthony S. Russell, MA, MB, BCHIR | April 1, 2013

Steroid use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been linked to higher mortality rates, greater rate of infections, more cases of pneumonia, and serious gastrointestinal events

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Immunosuppressed Rheumatic Disease Patients Still Candidates for Vaccines

Thomas R. Collins | February 1, 2013

People with rheumatic diseases can be considered to receive flu and pneumococcal vaccines even if they’re on immunosuppressive drugs

As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities

Vanessa Caceres | November 1, 2012

Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients

Drug Updates: Lorcaserin, Acetaminophen, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | September 5, 2012

information on new approvals and medication safety

Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | July 9, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety.

ACR Issues Guidelines, Recommendations for Lupus Nephritis, RA

Kathy Holliman | June 10, 2012

Detailed screening and treatment recommendations based on current evidence, extensive literature review.

Shingles, Chickenpox Hospitalizations Higher for Patients on Anti-TNF Drugs

By Sue Pondrom | December 22, 2010

More research needed to clarify risks and benefits of VZV vaccination

Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | September 1, 2010

Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety

Drug Updates

From the College | July 1, 2010

Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety

Immunizations in Immunocomprised Patients

Gretchen Henkel | August 1, 2009

Vaccines can help minimize certain diseases