Rheumatology
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.
Debate in Medical Education: Lessons from Rheumatology
Active learning approaches help improve clinical reasoning.
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Lupus Patients
New evidence for high rates of preeclampsia, preterm birth, and Caesarean section.
Can Neuromodulation Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain?
Research will explore focused ultrasound to safely manage pain.
ACR Issues First Guidelines on Vasculitis
Steroid-sparing therapies emphasized to complement traditional therapy.