At this ACR Convergence Session, experts discussed brain fog experienced by many patients with rheumatic diseases & ways rheumatologists can help patients feel better supported.
Collaboration Is Key to Oral Health in Scleroderma & Sjögren’s Disease
At this ACR Convergence 2025 session, experts discussed the oral manifestations of scleroderma & Sjögren’s disease & the importance of dentists & rheumatologists working together.
Through Thick & Thin: Updates in Scleroderma
Pulmonary hypertension and Raynaud’s phenomenon are just some of the symptoms patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) may experience. Here are insights into the diagnosis and management of SSc.
Precision Medicine Benefits Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Experts provided insights into how precision medicine is being used to address the needs and care of patients with systemic sclerosis.
Scleroderma & ILD: Practical Tips on the Diagnosis & Management of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
No one-size-fits-all approach exists for the care and treatment of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and SSc with pulmonary involvement. Here, experts discuss some best clinical practices for these patients.
Scleroderma & the Gut: New Frontiers in Diagnosis & Tips on Management
McMahan et al. examined how abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) transit may contribute to GI severity and symptoms in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). About 90% of people with SSc have GI tract involvement, and understanding the connection between GI symptoms, their severity and abnormal GI transit may permit targeted therapeutic approaches for these patients.
The Ins & Outs of ILD: The Management & Treatment of ILD in Patients with Rheumatic Disease
Melissa Griffith, MD, discussed the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with rheumatic diseases, including connective tissue disease and more.
Barrett’s Esophagus Common in Women with Scleroderma
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Barrett’s esophagus is common in women with systemic sclerosis or scleroderma (SSc) and is often accompanied by dysplasia, according to the largest study on prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus in women with SSc. In Barrett’s esophagus, chronic gastric reflux causes the lining the esophagus to be replaced by metaplastic cells that may lead…
Malignant Complications: Screening for Cancer in Rheumatic Diseases
Cancer and autoimmunity have a complex relationship. In a presentation, Ami Shah, MD, MHS, discussed how to use autoantibodies as tools for cancer risk stratification, how to approach cancer screening in individuals with new-onset disease and more…
Off-Label Coverage of Mycophenolate for Scleroderma under Medicare Part D
Based on a request by the ACR Insurance Subcommittee, off-label use of mycophenolate for scleroderma has been added to a Medicare-approved compendium.
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