Consumption of Alcohol and the Risk of Gout

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Alcohol is a risk factor for gout and flares. While the inciting potential differs among alcohol types, are these differences sex specific?

Diagnosing Seronegative Sjogren's Disease

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Sjögren disease (SjD) is highly prevalent, but diagnosis may be challenged if anti-SSA antibodies or a labial salivary gland biopsy are negative. A recent cohort analysis suggests a novel autoantibody profile has predictive value SSA negative SjD and also in those with a positive labial biopsy.

IV Methylprednisolone in Giant Cell Arteritis

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A retrospective study in giant cell arteritis (GCA) patients suggests there is no added value using higher dose, intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) in early GCA.

Antibiotics May Increase Inflammatory Arthritis Risk

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Birth Control Use in Lupus

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Published guidelines on lupus management urge that female patients plan and prepare carefully for pregnancy, and use contraceptives when it's not intended -- but these recommendations are only rarely followed, a registry study suggested.

ACR Backs FDA Rule Change on Interchangeable Biosimilars

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The American College of Rheumatology submitted comments to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration supporting their recent proposal to update the approval process for biosimilars’ interchangeability status by repealing the requirement for switching studies while also encouraging the FDA to continue monitoring the downstream effects of this policy to ensure transparency for patients and prescribing providers.

Renal Impairment in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Patients with highly active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experienced faster declines in kidney function than those whose disease was under better control, analysis of a large registry indicated.

All in the Family (8.23.2024)

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Dr. Jack Cush picks highlight reports from the past week on RheumNow.com, with reports on the challenge of lupus nephritis, perplexing skin issues, you don't know JAK (about Tyk) and the value of a good family history.

Studies on Psoriatic Arthritis Prevention

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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.

A Family History of Arthritis?

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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.

Lipids and Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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In the realm of chronic inflammation, lipid abnormalities are well-recognized as pivotal contributors to the progression and clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis.

Predictors of Pregnancy Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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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.

Pulse Steroids with Tocilizumab in Giant Cell Arteritis

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Sequential Belimumab and Rituximab in SLE

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Could disease control in active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients be improved by the sequential use of subcutaneous belimumab (BEL) and intravenous rituximab (RTX)? A double blind trial has shown that sequential BEL and RTX was not superior to BEL alone in SLE.

ACR Applauds Lower Negotiated Prices for Common Arthritis Drugs

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The American College of Rheumatology praised the recent announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that their initial drug pricing negotiations have reduced costs for select medications, including significantly lower prices for Enbrel and Stelara, which are frequently used to treat rheumatic diseases.