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Studies on Psoriatic Arthritis Prevention
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a sequelae to chronic skin psoriasis. Whether cutaneous psoriasis is the pre-clinical phase of what may become PsA is oft debated and has been inadequately researched, largely using claims data or retrospective data sets.
Read ArticleA Family History of Arthritis?
Using data from the population based All of Us (AoU) Research Program, a self reported history of arthritis and related conditions was associated with an increased risk for arthritis, osteoporosis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Read ArticleLipids and Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
In the realm of chronic inflammation, lipid abnormalities are well-recognized as pivotal contributors to the progression and clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis.
Read ArticlePredictors of Pregnancy Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A systematic review of preconception predictors of pregnancy outcomes in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) highlighted lupus nephritis, chronic hypertension, SLE disease activity and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome as predictors of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancies in women with SLE have historically been described as challenging, both because of the risk of disease flare and of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Read ArticlePulse Steroids with Tocilizumab in Giant Cell Arteritis
A pilot study assessed pulse methoprednisolone with weekly subcutaneous tocilizumab (TCZ) in patients with large vessel-GCA (LV-GCA) and showed that a sizeable minority will relapse after the TCZ is discontinued.
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