Hydroxychloroquine may not increase the risk of cardiotoxicity in RA patients, according to findings presented during ACR Convergence 2020.
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FDA Provides 2020 Rheumatology Drug Update
Three FDA representatives discuss new drug indications, safety precautions and label changes, & an emergency program to rapidly evaluate existing immunomodulating therapies for use in COVID-19 patients.
Telerheumatology: What’s Next?
In an ACR Convergence session, two rheumatologists discussed how COVID-19 changed the use of telemedicine, how payers reacted and which changes are likely permanent and which are likely to be temporary.
Evaluation & Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis-ILD in the New Decade
ACR Convergence panelists discussed how to monitor SSc-ILD patients for ILD severity & the brightening prospects for therapy.
Quality Payment Program 2021 Final Rule Released
ACR staff highlight essential 2021 MIPS reporting period information, as well as key changes from the 2020 to 2021 performance period.
Meet Dr. Lindsey A. Criswell, the First Woman Director of NIAMS
In early 2021, Lindsey A. Criswell, MD, MPH, DSc, one of rheumatology’s preeminent autoimmune genetics researchers, will become the new director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. She will be the first woman to hold that post. Dr. Criswell will be leaving her current position as vice chancellor of research…
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction May Predict Heart Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients with RA have a 1.5 times increased risk for heart attack compared with the general population. Although the treatment of RA has advanced significantly, the ability to prevent cardiovascular events hasn’t followed. A study in Arthritis Care & Research…
Mitigating Preeclampsia Risk May Reduce Preterm Birth, Cesarean Delivery
Interventions targeted at mitigating the risk of preeclampsia may reduce preterm birth and cesarean delivery in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and psoriasis. That’s one key finding of a retrospective study published in Arthritis Care & Research.1 The study set out to quantify the mediated effects of autoimmune conditions on adverse…
The Case for Integrated Musculoskeletal Care Teams
Through the development of a multidisciplinary musculoskeletal institute, we have created a model that facilitates coordination of care of complex patients between medical and surgical subspecialists, physical therapists, dieticians and social workers. A case is presented to demonstrate the improved care experience for both patients and providers and to share our learnings more broadly. The…
The 2020 ARP Merit Awards & ACR Distinguished Fellows
During ACR Convergence 2020 in early November, the ACR and ARP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist speaks with the winners of the ARP Merit Awards and the ACR’s Distinguished Fellows. In addition, we bring you the first ever…
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