Update to a Systematic Review on Quality Measures for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective This work aims to provide an update on a previously published systematic review on quality measures (QMs) in rheumatoid […]
The Journal of Rheumatology
The Journal of Rheumatology
Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Assessment of Erosions in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Study
Objective Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can accurately assess erosive disease in the hands, wrists, and feet in established rheumatoid
The Journal of Rheumatology
Experiences With Complementary and Integrative Health Among People With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Qualitative Study
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are chronic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases often complicated by persistent pain and
The Lancet
[Editorial] The evolving treatment landscape in Still’s disease
Although the treatment landscape in Still’s disease has seen substantial advances in recent decades, macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) continues to
The Lancet
[Correspondence] Reassessing antimalarial use in long-term SLE clinical trials
We read with interest the TULIP-LTE study by Vibeke Strand and colleagues1 evaluating the long-term effect of anifrolumab on patient-reported
Nature Reviews Rheumatology
The apprehension of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis
Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Published online: 01 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41584-025-01289-8 Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often misunderstood and underrecognized, and this
What Your Knee Says About Your Health
(MedPage Today) — Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, looks at knee issues and what they say about
Vagus Nerve Device OK’d for Rheumatoid Arthritis
(MedPage Today) — SetPoint Medical’s vagus nerve stimulator implant won FDA approval for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the company announced
Nature Reviews Rheumatology
More than a leaky gut: how gut priming shapes arthritis
Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Published online: 31 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41584-025-01282-1 This Review discusses how alterations in the gut are linked to
Rheumato
Rheumato, Vol. 5, Pages 10: Unequal Burdens: Exploring Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular and SLE Outcomes Using National Inpatient Database 2016–2021
Rheumato, Vol. 5, Pages 10: Unequal Burdens: Exploring Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular and SLE Outcomes Using National Inpatient Database 2016–2021
Realignment Surgery Definitely Helps in Knee OA, Trial Indicates
(MedPage Today) — Surgically reshaping the tibial bone to correct misalignment in the knee joint helped preserve cartilage and improved
Nature Reviews Rheumatology
Dynamic macrophage phenotypes in autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases
Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Published online: 28 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41584-025-01279-w Phenotypic and functional plasticity of macrophages is implicated in the pathophysiology
Got Patients With Refractory axSpA or PsA? Consider This Option
(MedPage Today) — Although most patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA) didn’t respond adequately to the interleukin-17
NEJM
Löfgren’s Syndrome
A 26-year-old man who had emigrated from Nepal 7 years earlier presented with ankle swelling, cough, unintentional weight loss, and
NEJM
Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Toxicity
A 71-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus presented to the ophthalmology clinic for an annual screening examination for hydroxychloroquine-related toxic
Nature Reviews Rheumatology
Timing matters in diagnosis of cancer with immune-mediated inflammatory disease
Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Published online: 24 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41584-025-01288-9 Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are associated with cancer risk through mechanisms
Yes, HCQ Does Help Preserve Renal Function in Lupus Nephritis
(MedPage Today) — Lupus nephritis (LN) patients on long-term therapy with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) showed significantly less decline in renal function,
Rheumato
Rheumato, Vol. 5, Pages 9: Adipokines: Do They Affect the Osteochondral Unit?
Rheumato, Vol. 5, Pages 9: Adipokines: Do They Affect the Osteochondral Unit? Rheumato doi: 10.3390/rheumato5030009 Authors: Sergio Rosini Gianantonio Saviola
Nature Reviews Rheumatology
Addressing the challenge of global delays in diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
Nature Reviews Rheumatology, Published online: 21 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41584-025-01277-y Delays in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus negatively affect the
Farm Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Are Pesticides to Blame?
(MedPage Today) — Women exposed to pesticides through farm work or as farmers’ wives face increased risk for developing rheumatoid
NEJM
First-Line Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis with Prednisone or Methotrexate
In this randomized trial, first-line treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis with methotrexate was noninferior to that with prednisone regarding the change
NEJM
Methotrexate as Initial Therapy for Symptomatic Pulmonary Sarcoidosis?
Sarcoidosis, a granulomatous disease that affects the lungs and other organs, has a variable course. Although spontaneous resolution of sarcoidosis
This Drug May Safely Treat Psoriasis Exacerbations From Cancer Therapy
(MedPage Today) — Psoriasis flares that came on as a result of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy for cancer were
NEJM
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This review discusses the features of oligoarticular, polyarticular, systemic, and psoriatic JIA and enthesitis-related arthritis, as well as advances in
Could Your Morning Granola Cut Gout Risk?
(MedPage Today) — People who like to eat whole-grain cereals rich in certain phytoestrogens had significantly lower risk for developing