Rheumatology

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sustained Remission Linked to Psychosocial Well-Being During Early Course of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers assessed the effect of patients’ psychosocial characteristics on disease activity and remission during the early course of rheumatoid arthritis.

Physical Activity Can Improve Quality of Life, Functioning in Inflammatory Arthritis

The benefits of physical activity on quality of life and function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are supported in this meta-analysis.

Novel Tool Identifies Disease-Specific Distress in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers determined the effect of disease-specific distress (DSD) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and developed a patient-reported outcome measure to assess DSD in RA.

ACR 2021: What Rheumatologists Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses

At an ACR Convergence 2021 session, John Aucott, MD, and Sheila Arvikar, MD, discussed the various aspects of Lyme arthritis, including incidence, prevalence, symptoms, and treatments, and other tick-borne illnesses, to inform rheumatologists in practice.

Clinical Trials in Rheumatology: Assessing Trends of Informed Consent

Investigators evaluated trends in the length and readability of informed consent forms for industry-sponsored clinical trials in rheumatology.

Woman’s Metal Allergy Causes Severe Symptoms After Knee Replacement

Diane Vellucci says she has much to be thankful for this holiday season. At this time last year, she doubted she would live to see another Christmas, all because Diane, 56, was allergic to her knee replacement, or, more specifically, to the metal used in the joint implant.