Studies determine that both RA and PsA are autoimmune diseases and link disease susceptibility to certain alleles that encode the major histocompatibility complex, HLA
Fellow’s Forum Case Report: New Sarcoidosis Cases in Patients Treated with Tumor Necrosis Factor–Alpha Inhibitors
Two patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with TNF-alpha inhibitor therapy develop the multisystem disease
EULAR 2013: Researchers Expand Targets for PsA, OA Therapy
Experts discuss insights in the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis and the role of subchondral bone in osteoarthritis
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Late-Breaking Abstracts Bring Newer Research to the Forefront
Studies addressing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flares, a potential new drug for psoriatic arthritis, and a novel agent in the treatment of active RA are among the highlights
CORRONA Team Provides Data-Based Tool to Address Rheumatology’s Questions
The Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America (CORRONA) patient registry collects a host of treatment and disease indicators for a variety of rheumatic diseases at every physician visit
Ethical Concerns Influence What Constitutes Clear and Full Disclosure for Physicians
Money received from industry by physicians who can influence medical practice by their research, opinions, or roles in decision-making bodies should be clearly and fully disclosed
Rheumatology Drug Updates: Apremilast, Golimumab, and More
Information on new approvals and medication safety rheumatologists need to know
A Few Acronyms and Indices in OMERACT
HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire DAS28: Disease Activity Score DAS: Psoriatic Arthritis: ACR Core Data Set and Disease Activity Score PsARC: Psoriatic Arthritis Response Criteria PSAI: Psoriasis Area and Severity Index SLEDAI: SLE Disease Activity Score BILAG: British Isles Lupus Activity Score SLAM: Systemic Lupus Activity Measure LAI: Lupus Activity Index ECLAM: European Consensus Lupus Activity…
Drug Updates: Lorcaserin, Acetaminophen, and More
information on new approvals and medication safety
Drug Updates: EULAR 2012
Tracking the results of drug safety and efficacy