Matteo Piga, MD, highlighted the latest research into Behçet’s disease, including developments into the understanding of its pathophysiology and positive results for potential treatments.
3 AC&R Study Summaries: Maternal Health & SLE, Pregnancy Outcomes & Coordinated Ophthalmic & Rheumatologic Care
Maternal Health Insights in Patients with SLE The impact of pregnancy readiness on lupus activity, maternal mental health & pregnancy outcomes By Ceshae Harding, MD, & Megan Clowse, MD, MPH Why was this study done? Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are pregnant have increased risks of risks maternal and fetal mortality, preeclampsia and…
Growing Up
SAN DIEGO—In the pre-ACR Convergence 2023 Review Course, Rebecca Sadun, MD, PhD, assistant professor in medicine and pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C., focused on transitions from pediatric to adult rheumatology care for patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
The Eyes Have It
SAN DIEGO—Many rheumatologists see patients referred for uveitis, and Laura Kopplin, MD, PhD, assistant professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, discussed inflammatory disease of the eye at ACR Convergence 2023.
A Clear Vision: Understanding the Connection Between Ophthalmology & Rheumatic Disease
Meghan Berkenstock, MD, summarized key clinical pearls related to uveitis and rheumatic diseases during a session of the 18th Annual Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases symposium.
Management of Adults with JIA: Uveitis, MAS & More
Mara L. Becker, MD, MSCE, discusses how important it is to effectively treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis at an early stage to improve long-term outcomes in adulthood.
Eye-Opening Experiences: Tips from a Rheumatology-Ophthalmology Clinic
At ACR Convergence 2021, two doctors provided an overview of inflammatory eye disease and the overlap with systemic rheumatic illnesses.
Uveitis: A Brief Primer for the Rheumatologist
Uveitis is an umbrella term for intraocular inflammatory diseases that can lead to vision loss. It’s not just a concern for ophthalmologists. Uveitis occurs in approximately 2–5% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, 6–9% of patients with psoriatic arthritis and 25% of patients with reactive arthritis. The prevalence may be as high as 33% in…
Ankylosing Spondylitis & Uveitis: An Ophthalmologist’s Perspective
It’s often said the eyes are the window to the soul, and in the case of ankylosing spondylitis and other spondyloarthropathies, one can also say the eyes are the window to systemic disease. Although uveitis occurs in approximately 2–5% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, 6–9% of patients with psoriatic arthritis and 25% of patients…
Ankylosing Spondylitis & Uveitis: An Ophthalmologist’s Perspective
It’s often said the eyes are the window to the soul, and in the case of ankylosing spondylitis and other spondyloarthropathies, one can also say the eyes are the window to systemic disease. Although uveitis occurs in approximately 2–5% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, 6–9% of patients with psoriatic arthritis and 25% of patients…