Rheumatology
Vanderbilt Rheumatology: Sharing Our Latest Innovations
Join our rheumatology experts as they present their latest research and innovations in clinical care.
Autopsies Demonstrate Gross Underdiagnosis of Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Lack of awareness hinders early diagnosis of a treatable disease.
Measuring Skin Stiffness to Monitor Sclerotic cGVHD
Handheld device provides an objective approach to measuring sclerosis.
Azathioprine Tests Pharmacogenetics in Rheumatology
Drug response variability showcases opportunities for precision medicine.
A Patient-Powered Research Network for Vasculitis
Rare disease specialists work to simplify and enhance patient registry data.
Improving Diagnoses of Lung-predominant Autoimmune Disease
A specialist on CTD-ILD says misdiagnosis and delayed treatment remain common.
Gaps in Lupus Management for Pregnant Women
Despite guidelines, hydroxychloroquine prescriptions are lagging.
How NKT Cells See “Self” Shapes Inflammatory Response
Research identifies transcription factor involved in triggering or tampering defense.
Microbial Small RNAs to Predict Arthritis Outcomes
Acting as biomarkers, microbial sRNAs indicate disease severity and drug responses.
Evidence for TENS to Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain
FAST trial suggests nerve stimulation eases movement-related pain and fatigue.
Drug Price Hikes Outpace Medicare Part D Improvements
Rheumatoid arthritis patients among those seeing cost reductions erode.