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Using Telemedicine Interventions During COVID-19 to Expand Care Post COVID-19

January 24th 2023

The Patient-Centered Rheumatology Collaborative identified several critical areas for further intervention to improve the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Top 5 Most-Read Rheumatology Articles of 2022

January 1st 2023

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Cannabis Improves Quality of Life in Women With Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

December 14th 2022

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Stopping Methotrexate for 1 Week After Flu Vaccine May Work as Well as 2 Weeks

December 1st 2022

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Early TNF Inhibitor Initiation in Ankylosing Spondylitis Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk

November 15th 2022

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Study Examines Characteristics of Patients Starting Glucocorticoids in Early RA
October 31st 2021

Study Examines Characteristics of Patients Starting Glucocorticoids in Early RA

Allison Inserro
Most early glucocorticoid treatment was targeted to patients with the most severe or active disease, according to study results from Canada.
Secukinumab Rapidly Improves Spinal Pain in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis
October 30th 2021

Secukinumab Rapidly Improves Spinal Pain in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis

Laura Joszt, MA
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis treated with secukinumab achieved a reduction in spinal pain and improved disease activity measures early in treatment.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked With Cognitive Impairment, but Review Finds Measurement Methods Vary
October 22nd 2021

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked With Cognitive Impairment, but Review Finds Measurement Methods Vary

Hayden E. Klein
Researchers hope these findings help develop methods to assess cognitive function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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October 20th 2021

Authors Argue for More Personalized Rheumatoid Arthritis Care

Jared Kaltwasser
A new opinion piece makes the case that rheumatoid arthritis care can, and should, be better tailored to individual case characteristics.
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October 13th 2021

Analysis: Upadacitinib Raises Herpes Zoster Risk in Patients With RA

Jared Kaltwasser
Results of a pooled analysis showed patients with rheumatoid arthritis who take upadacitinib may be at increased risk of herpes zoster.
Survey: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Low Among People with Rheumatic Diseases
October 11th 2021

Survey: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Low Among People with Rheumatic Diseases

Jared Kaltwasser
Three-quarters of patients said they were worried about the risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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October 7th 2021

Rheumatoid Arthritis Heightens Mortality Risk After CABG, Study Finds

Jared Kaltwasser
Duration of rheumatoid arthritis and use of corticosteroids were associated with higher risk of adverse outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
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October 5th 2021

Malnutrition Complicates Quality of Life in Elderly Patients With RA

Jared Kaltwasser
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who suffer from malnutrition were more likely to be frail and face mental health challenges.
More Research Needed on Cholinergic Anti-inflammatory Pathway Use in CTDs
September 27th 2021

More Research Needed on Cholinergic Anti-inflammatory Pathway Use in CTDs

Jared Kaltwasser
A look at the existing literature suggests more questions than answers remain when it comes to the potential use of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway in connective tissue diseases (CTDs).
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September 23rd 2021

Report: 2 Patients With RA Experienced Peripheral Neuropathy on JAK Inhibitor

Jared Kaltwasser
The reports suggest patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could experience secondary neurological adverse events, though the side effect appears to be rare.
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September 18th 2021

TNF Inhibitor Use, Follicular Lymphoma Risk Linked Among Patients With RA

Jared Kaltwasser
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who used tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors had significantly higher rates of nonmelanoma skin cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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September 15th 2021

Early Lung Screening May Be Beneficial in RA, Study Finds

Jared Kaltwasser
A new study lends insights into the prevalence of lung abnormalities in patients with newly diagnosed cases of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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September 11th 2021

Belimumab Fails to Slow Relapses in Children With FRNS

Jared Kaltwasser
In pediatric patients with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS), the therapy was well tolerated, but did not lead to significant changes in disease course.
New Analysis Identifies Biomarker for Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
September 8th 2021

New Analysis Identifies Biomarker for Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

Jared Kaltwasser
The new study, based on an analysis of existing literature and a replication cohort, helps clarify the role of a variant in microRNA-146a.
Machine Learning Algorithm Finds Links Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Rheumatic Diseases
September 1st 2021

Machine Learning Algorithm Finds Links Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Rheumatic Diseases

Jared Kaltwasser
People who suffered trauma as a child appear to be at a higher risk of fibromyalgia, although it is unclear exactly why.
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August 24th 2021

Patients With Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Often Wait Months Before Diagnosis

Jared Kaltwasser
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis waited the longest, according to new research.
Treatment Landscape and Choice of Therapy in Lupus Nephritis
August 19th 2021

Treatment Landscape and Choice of Therapy in Lupus Nephritis

Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP
Rheumatology and nephrology experts provide an overview of the pharmacologic treatment options in lupus nephritis and discuss recent FDA approved therapies belimumab and voclosporin.
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August 17th 2021

Two-Year Results Affirm Efficacy of Secukinumab in Psoriatic Arthritis

Jared Kaltwasser
Results from the FUTURE 5 study show that more than 80% of patients had no radiographic progression of psoriatic arthritis, regardless of dose cohort or whether a loading dose was used.
Healthcare Utilization and Goals of Therapy in Lupus Nephritis
August 17th 2021

Healthcare Utilization and Goals of Therapy in Lupus Nephritis

Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP
Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH, and German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP, discuss key drivers of healthcare utilization, progression of patients to end stage renal disease, and goals of treatment for lupus nephritis.
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August 13th 2021

Survey: COVID-19 Precautions Common Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases

Jared Kaltwasser
More than three-quarters of patients with rheumatic diseases quarantined and kept social distance during the pandemic, according to a new global survey.
Consequences of Disease Progression in Lupus Nephritis
August 12th 2021

Consequences of Disease Progression in Lupus Nephritis

Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP
Rheumatology and nephrology experts discuss monitoring of patients, renal flares, and consequences of progression in lupus nephritis.
Presentation and Prevalence of Lupus Nephritis
August 10th 2021

Presentation and Prevalence of Lupus Nephritis

Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP
Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH, and German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP, provide insight into the clinical presentation of patients with lupus nephritis, the progression of systemic lupus erythematosus to lupus nephritis, and the prevalence of this rare disease.
Introduction to Systemic Lupus Erythematous and Lupus Nephritis
August 5th 2021

Introduction to Systemic Lupus Erythematous and Lupus Nephritis

Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP
Rheumatologist Ellen Ginzler, MD, MPH, and nephrologist German Hernandez, MD, FASN, FACP, provide an overview of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.
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August 4th 2021

Use of Pain Medications in Rheumatology Dips After Patients Start Biologics

Jared Kaltwasser
A new report finds roughly three-quarters of patients with ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis used painkillers, although biologics appear to curb the need for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in particular.
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August 1st 2021

Rheumatology Rundown: Vaccinations in JIA; RA and T2D; SLE Quality of Life

AJMC Staff
The latest news in rheumatology includes the need for robust vaccinations in juvenile idiopathic arthritis; new findings about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and type 2 diabetes; and quality of life in systemic lupus erythematosus.
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July 29th 2021

Telehealth Has a Place in Rheumatology, but It Also Has Limits, Study Finds

Jared Kaltwasser
When a New Zealand health care network switched to telehealth visits, its rheumatology patients had more health care interactions, but they had fewer changes in care and were less likely to be categorized as having active disease.
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July 23rd 2021

Secukinumab Effective in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis Regardless of TNFi History

Jared Kaltwasser
Patients who were tumor necrosis factor inhibitor naive generally had better responses to secukinumab compared with those who were inadequate responders—but both groups benefited
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July 20th 2021

Association of Physician Specialty With Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment and Costs

Ervant J. Maksabedian Hernandez, PhD, MPhil Joseph Tkacz, MS Nicole M. Zimmerman, MS Philip Chan, PhD, MS Brendan Limone, PharmD Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE Elaine Karis, MD Bradley Stolshek, PharmD
In this retrospective cohort study of patients with newly diagnosed psoriatic arthritis, the authors examine the association of treatment selection and costs with physician specialty.
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July 13th 2021

Treatment, Management Guidelines for 6 Forms of Vasculitis Released

AJMC Staff
Treatment options for patients with these rare diseases have expanded in recent years, but rheumatologists may have limited experience with systemic vasculitis.
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July 12th 2021

Review Finds Biomarker Linked With PsA Development in Patients With Psoriasis

Jared Kaltwasser
No clinical or genetic markers were found to be predictive of psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis, but one laboratory marker was identified.
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