Rheumatology
Conference Coverage
Inflammatory back pain likely underrecognized in primary care
They “did not seem to be screening for it.”
Conference Coverage
TNF inhibitors may dampen COVID-19 severity
New findings from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Registry.
From the Journals
Proteins in urine may predict active lupus nephritis
The most predictive biomarkers varied across ethnicities, but phenotypic profiling may be a better way to define subsets of patients, a researcher...
Commentary
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during...
Guidelines
ACR gives guidance on rheumatic disease management during pandemic
When COVID-19 is suspected, rheumatic disease patients may continue their hydroxychloroquine but other rheumatic disease treatments may need to be...
Applied Evidence
The many variants of psoriasis
Erythema, skin thickening, and scales typify most cases, but other patterns exist. Tx choices may differ, depending on how much body surface area...
Conference Coverage
Biologics better solo than with methotrexate in psoriatic arthritis
Ustekinumab or a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor are better used alone than with methotrexate in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis.
From the Journals
Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic
Investigators saw no increase in hospitalizations versus the general population in New York City.
From the Journals
Price increases for RA biologics keep out-of-pocket costs high for Medicare patients
Yearly increases in the price of rheumatoid arthritis biologics have largely negated initial savings in out-of-pocket costs tied to the Affordable...
Feature
COVID-19: Frequently asked clinical questions
Should I continue to vaccinate my pediatric population during peak COVID-19?
From the Journals
Sacroiliac bone marrow edema on MRI may be common postpartum
When suspecting axial spondyloarthritis, clinicians may need to wait at least 6 months after delivery to perform an MRI of the sacroiliac joints...