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Smoking Worsens Rheumatoid Inflammation
Tobacco and chronic smoking is a major risk factor for the onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and chronic smoking has been linked to severity of disease and lower DMARD response rates.
Autoimmune Disease as Harbinger of Myelodysplasia
Myelodysplastic syndrome may infrequently present with inflammatory or autoimmune symptoms. This literature review shows a variety of presentations and treatment options for such patients.
Rheumatologists May be Unaware of New Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy Monitoring Guidelines
Rheumatologists are well-acquainted with the rules for hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy screening: A) annual visits to the ophthalmologist and B) maintain HCQ doses at less than 6.5 mg/kg to avoid retinopathy.
RheumNow Week in Review – 12 August 2016
Watch Dr. Cush review 13 highlights from this week on RheumNow.
Consensus Recommendations for Juvenile Dermatomyositis
SHARE (Single Hub and Access point for pediatric Rheumatology in Europe) is a group established in 2012 to develop and optimize diagnostic and management regimens in Europe for children and young adults with rheumatic diseases.
No Added Lymphoma Risk with TNF Inhibitor Use
Warnings of cancer, especially lymphoma, have accompanied the development and promotion of tumor necrosis factor inhbitors (TNFi) in the treatment of RA and other inflammatory disorders.
Etanercept May Lower Alzheimers Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is unknown but some have speculated a role for inflammation.
EULAR: Guidance for Managing Lupus Pregnancy
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has published comprehensive recommendations on reproductive health and family planning for women with systemic lupus erythematosus and/or antiphospholipid syndrome – conditions that largely affect women of childbearing age.
Cryptochromes Regulate Circadian Inflammation
Circadian rhythms may be disrupted or become exaggerated in a variety of inflammatory conditions. For instance, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-1 have a known circadian cycle to their production, but the same can not be said for TNF.
EULAR Updates Gout Guidelines
A EULAR task force of 24 individuals (including 15 rheumatologists) have updated their previous 2006 guidelines for gout. The current update, which includes 11 recommendations, is based on a systematic literature review and a Delphi consensus approach to recommendations.
