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Treatment Guidelines for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery

Knee and hip replacements are not straightforward for rheumatic patients. In this slideshow, we highlight treatment guidelines for managing medications prior, during and after surgery. _{^{(©ChooChin/Shutterstock.com and ©ValentinT/Shutterstock.com)}}

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4 New Things About Lupus

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By Leo Robert

The latest studies explore new aspects of diagnosis, management, and comorbidities.

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September 19, 2017 | Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Leo Robert

Treatment with a TNF inhibitor, tocilizumab, abatacept, or rituximab does not seem to result in more malignant neoplasms.

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The high disease activity is associated with derangements in glucose metabolism.

Psoriasis Mortality Rises with Alcohol

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The risk of dying as a result of alcohol-related causes is greater in persons who have the condition.

Arthritis Tracking Web and Mobile App Hits Recruitment Mark

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By Rheumatology Network Staff

The first patient-led, patient-centered research registry for joint, bone, and inflammatory skin conditions enrolls 11,000 patients.

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A majority of patients said they found it difficult to explain the “invisible” aspects to others.

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Very Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Responds to Abatacept
News | July 07, 2017 | European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2017), Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Rheumatology Network Staff
Patients with higher MRI inflammation in hand and wrist RA may derive greater benefit from abatacept with methotrexate instead of methotrexate alone.
Women with Lupus Overwhelmingly Have Healthy Pregnancies
News | June 30, 2017 | Lupus
By Whitney L. Jackson
In contradiction to long-standing beliefs, a healthy pregnancy is possible for women who have lupus, Dr. Jill Buyon says.
Neonatal Lupus May Not Require Steroid Treatment
News | June 30, 2017 | Lupus
By Whitney L. Jackson
One in 50 women with lupus could have a child with neonatal lupus, but preventative steroid therapy may be unnecessary.
Greater Risk of Stroke after Herpes Zoster Infection
News | October 25, 2016 | Rheumatic Diseases
By Whitney L. Jackson
Is this on your radar? A herpes zoster infection can lead to stroke in some RA patients. Learn more in this interview with Dr. Jeffrey Curtis.