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From the Expert: New Advances in Treatment of Systemic Scleroderma

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A recent study found that mycophenolate mofetil is an effective alternative for the treatment of systemic scleroderma with interstitial lung disease, resulting in possible long-term improvement. According to Aryeh Fischer, MD, this new research points to the future expansion of treatment options…

Secrets & Pearls of Rheumatology at ACR Convergence 2025

Mithu Maheswaranathan, MD  |  

Two clinical diagnosticians presented their pearls of wisdom for clinical rheumatologists to take forward when managing patients from the clinics to the hospital wards.

Management of Challenging Cases in Myositis

Michael Cammarata, MD  |  

Immune mediated inflammatory myopathies represent a heterogenous group of diseases with variable degrees of multisystem involvement, including the skin, joints, lungs, and muscles. The ACR Convergence 2025 session, Management of Challenging Cases in Myositis, featured a case-based approach to highlight this complexity, guiding attendees through the nuances of diagnosis and management of antisynthetase syndrome, immune mediated necrotizing myopathy, and dermatomyositis.

Study: Are TNF Inhibitors Safe for Patients with RA-ILD?

Bryn Nelson, PhD  |  

Despite anecdotal reports to the contrary, a large observational study concludes that TNF inhibitors, compared with non-TNF biological or targeted synthetic DMARDs, do not cause higher rates of death or respiratory hospitalization in patients with RA-ILD.

Preventive Strategies & Novel Treatments for RA

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Dr. Diane van der Woude reviewed provided a detailed review of the latest research on rheumatoid arthritis, addressing findings on disease prevention, supplements, novel treatments and much more.

Case Report: Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Secondary to Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Sambhawana Bhandari, MD, & Colin Diffie, MD  |  

This report presents a rare case of bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis secondary to granulomatosis with polyangiitis, underscoring the importance of recognizing large-vessel involvement as a potential manifestation of AAV; it also includes a narrative review analyzing eight previously reported cases.