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ACR Honors U.S. Sen. Susan Collins

Kelly Tyrrell | November 13, 2018

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is the recipient of the ACR’s 2018 Award for Public Leadership in Rheumatology. Sen. Collins has championed several pieces of legislation that support rheumatologists and rheumatology patients, and she has taken part in multiple efforts to address ongoing concerns in rheumatology. “Sen. Collins has consistently worked both sides of the aisle…

FDA Approves Opioid Treatment

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | November 13, 2018

The FDA has approved the use of sublingual sufentanil (Dsuvia) to treat acute pain in adults in a medically supervised setting…

5-Year Data on Secukinumab in AS; Oliceridine Not Recommended for FDA Approval

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | November 7, 2018

In a long-term study, secukinumab proved safe and effective for treating ankylosing spondylitis…

Is More Better? Weight Loss Analysis in Older Patients with Knee OA

Arthritis Care & Research | November 5, 2018

Obesity is a modifiable risk factor for many patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), and the National Institutes of Health recommend an initial weight loss goal of 10%. But how does losing more weight affect knee OA patients? In a new study, researchers compared the outcomes of knee OA patients who lost more and less than the recommended 10% of their baseline weight, finding significant improvement in health-related quality of life and reduction in pain for patients who lost twice what’s recommended…

Mirtazapine Ineffective for Fibromyalgia

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | November 5, 2018

Mirtazapine has been prescribed off-label to fibromyalgia patients who have not responded to other treatments. However, a recent systemic review found no difference between mirtazapine and placebo for these patients, and any potential benefits from mirtazapine may not outweigh its potential harm, including drowsiness, weight gain and liver damage…

Tennis-Wozniacki Reveals Battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis

John O'Brien | October 25, 2018

SINGAPORE (Reuters)—Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has opened up about her battle with rheumatoid arthritis, saying there have been days this year when she found it hard to get out of bed. The Dane, who claimed her maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne this year, crashed out of the WTA Finals in the group stage…

Uveitis: Know the Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment Options

Carina Stanton | October 22, 2018

Inflammatory diseases can cause uveitis. Early detection and treatment are essential, but when uveitis goes undetected it can cause blindness. Here’s how to protect your patients…

ARHP Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Christina H. Opava, PhD, RPT

Keri Losavio | October 22, 2018

CHICAGO—Christina H. Opava, PhD, RPT, is the recipient of the 2018 ARHP Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented (along with the other ACR and ARHP awards) during the opening session of the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting on Oct. 20. “Receiving this award is an immense honor,” she tells The Rheumatologist. “My first thought was that…

Are Bending & Lifting Associated with Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Syndrome?

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | October 22, 2018

Patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy syndrome (LRS) may wonder if physicality of their jobs contributed to the development of their symptoms. A recent systematic review sought to identify LRS work-related risk factors. Researchers found that bending and lifting of the trunk, both alone and in combination, may contribute to LRS…

Heart of a Champion: The 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Kicks Off with Dramatic Keynote

Keri Losavio | October 21, 2018

“You’re probably going to die tonight. You should call your family.” Jonathan Koch, president and CCO of Asylum Entertainment LLC, told his touching and inspiring story of mysterious illness, resilience and recovery in the keynote presentation of the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting.