Rheumatology

National Survey Reveals Impact of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Brian Carr, MD, discusses findings from a survey that highlight the effect of knee osteoarthritis pain on patients’ quality of life.

ACP Recommends Bisphosphonates for Initial Treatment of Osteoporosis

The American College of Physicians updated its 2017 guideline on pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults.

Patients With RA Show Changing Patterns of Pulmonary Abnormalities

Researchers studied the existing and changing patterns of pulmonary abnormalities among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Hurried Provider Communication, Low Patient Self-Efficacy Contribute to Medication Nonadherence in SLE

Researchers assessed the modifiable factors associated with persistent medication adherence among patients with SLE.

Patients With SLE With Residual Disease Activity May Qualify for Novel Treatment

Researchers studied disease activity state in patients with SLE to quantify the need for new therapies.

Interferon Levels Predict Early Relapse of RA After bDMARD Discontinuation

Researchers analyzed the biomarkers which distinguish early from late relapses after biologics withdrawal among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Prevalence of Axial Pain and Arthritis Assessed in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Using NHANES data, researchers estimated the prevalence of chronic axial pain, inflammatory back pain, axial spondyloarthritis, and peripheral arthritis in inflammatory bowel disease.

Rheumatologists Discuss Management of Muscle Loss in Rheumatoid Arthritis 

Rheumatologists, Joshua Baker, MD, Brian Andonian, MD, and Ira Khanna, MD, discuss the occurrence and management of muscle weakness and loss among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

COVID-19 Vaccines Not Associated With Increased Risk for SLE Flares

The aim of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of SLE flares after COVID-19 vaccination.

Anticentromere Antibodies Can Serve as Diagnostic Marker for Sjögren Syndrome

A team of researchers from Japan studied the presence of Sjögren syndrome among patients with anticentromere antibodies.

Depression, Anxiety Reduce Likelihood of Achieving Minimal Disease Activity in PsA

Researchers determined the effect of depression and anxiety on disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Impact of Sex Hormones on Susceptibility to Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases

Researchers studied the effect of sex hormones on immune phenotype in healthy individuals and those with autoimmune inflammatory diseases.

Significant Improvements Seen With Bimekizumab in Ankylosing Spondylitis Trial

The ongoing phase 3 BE MOBILE 2 study compared the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab to placebo in 332 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis.

Xeljanz/Xeljanz XR Approved for Active Ankylosing Spondylitis

The approval was based on data from a phase 3 study which evaluated tofacitinib in adults with active AS who had an inadequate response to at least 2 NSAIDs.

Reducing Social Inequities, Obesity Prevalence Can Decrease Osteoarthritis Risk

Researchers evaluated the association between socioeconomic position and obesity with incident osteoarthritis.

Depression Increases Mortality Risk in Incident Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers investigated the mortality risk associated with depression in patients with incident rheumatoid arthritis.

Differential Diagnosis: Is It Rheumatoid Arthritis or an Infectious Disease Mimic?

When making a diagnosis, rheumatologists must consider the fact that rheumatoid arthritis and some infectious diseases have overlapping musculoskeletal manifestations.

Four Diets Linked to Gout Prevention in Women

Four healthy diets were linked to a reduced risk for new-onset gout in women. Diet selection can be made based on patient preference and comorbidities.

Limited Associations Between Genetic Liability for RA and Autism-Related Outcomes in Offspring

The aim of the study was to evaluate the genetic liability for rheumatoid arthritis and the risk for autism and autistic traits in the offspring.

Does TNFi Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis Affect COVID-19 Vaccine Immunogenicity?

Researchers studied the immune response to COVID-19 vaccination in patients with psoriatic arthritis receiving treatment with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.