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ACR Releases State-by-State Rheumatic Disease Report Card

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) today released the Rheumatic Disease Report Card: Raising the Grade on Rheumatology Care in America, a first-of-its-kind report that evaluates just how difficult it can be to live well with a rheumatic disease in the United States.

New BSR Guidelines on Biologic Safe Use with Inflammatory Arthritis

The British Society of Rheumatology has produced a set of NICE accredited guidelines for the use of biologic therapies in patients with inflammatory arthritis.

The Safety of Paternal Exposure to DMARDs and Biologics

Pregnancy and drug safety is a complex issue, often with limited informatoin about maternal drug exposure on the offspring. Greater uncertainty exists when considering whether paternal exposure may also influence fetal outcomes.

2018-2019 ACIP Recommendations for Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

The current issue of the CDC's MMWR reviews the new seasonal recommendations for vaccination against influenza. This is an update to the previous recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). 

ACR Meets With HHS Secretary Azar to Discuss Step Therapy Concerns

Yesterday, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) met with U.S.

Maternal RA Increases Offspring Risk of Autoimmune Disorders

A Danish population study suggests that fetal exposure to maternal rheumatoid arthritis (RA) results in an increased offspring risk of thyroid disease, epilepsy and RA, compared to children born to mothers without RA.

IL-1 Suppression May Improve Dilated Cardiomyopathy

 

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) suppression helped reverse symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) for one patient in a case study that may implicate inflammation in the development of the condition.

The RheumNow Week in Review – Lupus in the News (7.27.18)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.

The RheumNow Week in Review – Cocoon Therapy? (7.20.18)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews highlights from the news and social media on RheumNow.com in the past week. 

The RheumNow Week in Review –Fateful Outcomes in Rheumatology (7.13.18)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.  Fateful outcomes in Rheumatology, what happens to Seronegatives, IL-23 fails, MRI progression, Not all inflammatory back pain becomes SpA:

Hydroxychloroquine Being Over-Dosed with New Guidelines?

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy prevention guidelines have revised from ideal body weight (IBW)-based dosing to actual body weight (ABW)-based dosing; the question remains whether these have been adopted in clinical practice.

The RheumNow Week in Review – Life Savers for Rheumatologists (6.29.18)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews selected news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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