Spondyloarthritis: 3 New Things
Aug 15, 2018
Similarities between ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial SpA, a caveat about positive MRI scans, and the impact of obesity on disease outcomes.
Recent Content
Osteonecrosis Linked to Corticosteroid Use in SLE
Aug 14, 2018
This complication occurs in up to 44% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Obesity, Hypertension, and Diuretic Use Double the Risk of Gout
Aug 13, 2018
Identifying populations at risk may provide opportunities for primary prevention.
Ultrasound Findings Can Predict Future Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aug 9, 2018
The challenge: to distinguish patients at risk for progression to RA from those who have non-rheumatic arthritis.
Suspicious Symptoms Herald Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aug 9, 2018
What constellation of symptoms points to the diagnosis?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dry Eye: Just a Fish Story?
Aug 8, 2018
Fish oil supplements proved no better than placebo at relieving dry eye disease.
Does Depression Raise the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Aug 7, 2018
Inflammation may underlie the link between major depressive disorder and RA.
Depression Common in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Aug 7, 2018
When disease activity is high and/or function impaired, consider depression a likely comorbidity that may be a result of inflammation.
Lupus: 3 New Things
Aug 6, 2018
Two recent studies underscore the key role of interferon in SLE; a third trial identifies a link between undiagnosed vertebral fractures and organ damage in women with lupus.
Diagnostic Criteria for SLE: ACR’97 vs SLICC’12
Aug 3, 2018
Two sets of diagnostic criteria for lupus go head to head in a recent meta-analysis.
