Managing Psoriatic Arthritis: Updated 2018 Recommendations From ACR/NPF
The American College of Rheumatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation have released 2018 joint recommendations for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis.
General Rheumatology
Elderly Patients Underrepresented in Clinical Trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Data show that the elderly are underrepresented in randomized clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Childhood Maltreatment Associated With Arthritis in Adulthood
Childhood maltreatment was associated with adulthood arthritis, particularly among those who experienced severe or frequent abuse.
Expanding Healthcare Access With Nurse-Led Care in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A recent systematic review found that nurse-led care is effective, acceptable, and safe in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Mobile Apps for Rheumatoid Arthritis Require More Comprehensive User Experiences
Most mobile apps directed toward individuals with rheumatoid arthritis do not provide a comprehensive experience.
FDA Action Plan Released to Promote Competition, Affordability of Biosimilars
The FDA has released a Biosimilar Action Plan to promote competition and affordability across the market for biologic and biosimilar products.
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.
Biosimilars to Treat Rheumatic Diseases: Consensus-Based Recommendations
Five principles and 8 consensus recommendations for the use of biosimilars were made following a systematic literature review.
More Patients With Arthritis Receiving Exercise Counseling From Healthcare Provider
The CDC observed an increase in the age-adjusted prevalence of reporting healthcare provider counseling for exercise from 2002 to 2014.
Patients With Rheumatic Diseases May Have Higher Risk for Dementia
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis had a higher risk of dementia than those without rheumatic diseases.
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