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Is There Hope for Clinical Trials in Rheumatology?

A Canadian rheumatology trials consortium has closed its doors, leaving behind a manifesto of problems and suggested solutions. Add your thoughts to the lively commentary here ...

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New Classification System for SLE may Aid Earlier Diagnosis

Rita Baron-Faust

News | January 23, 2015 | Lupus, Musculoskeletal Citations

By Rita Baron-Faust

Inês L, Silva C, Galindo M, et al., Classification of Systemic lupus erythematosus: Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics versus American Colleg

New Rheumatology Journal Club Launching on Twitter

Lois Wingerson

News | January 23, 2015 | Musculoskeletal Citations, Rheumatic Diseases

By Lois Wingerson

A new online journal club, RheumJC, launches with two live chats on Twitter on January 29. It's the first journal club ever in rheumatology, an opportunity for rheumatologists worldwide to discuss important published research.

Dermatomyositis, DVT, and D-Dimer

Norman Bauman

January 22, 2015 | Myositis

By Norman Bauman

Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis developed in a 40-year-old man with amyopathic dermatomyositis. D-dimer levels were a red flag.

FDA Approves IL-17 Blocker Secukinumab for Plaque Psoriasis

Lois Wingerson

News | January 22, 2015 | Psoriatic Arthritis

By Lois Wingerson

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the interleukin 17A inhibitor secukinumab (Cosentyx) for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Why Apps Aren't Applicable for Rheumatology (Yet)

Lois Wingerson

News | January 21, 2015 | Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologic Pain

By Lois Wingerson

The FDA has decided will not regulate health apps designed to collect disease information. They're not ready to be useful for rheumatology. Nonetheless, your patients are undoubtedly using them.

Quick Quiz: What Goes With Gout?

January 20, 2015

A recent study confirms an increased risk for type 2 diabetes among gout patients. Quiz yourself here on related comorbidities in gout.

IgG Patterns Suggest Autoimmune Changes in SSc, SLE, Sjögren's

Norman Bauman

News | January 20, 2015 | Musculoskeletal Citations, Lupus, Sjögren's Syndrome, Systemic Sclerosis

By Norman Bauman

IgG4 levels were low in this study for only systemic sclerosis and Sjögren's. But other patterns suggested aberrant immune regulation.

Videos
Podcasts

Sifalimumab and the Struggle to Solve Lupus
Munther Khamashta MD FRCP
January 13, 2015
By Munther Khamashta MD FRCP
(ACR 2014) A drug with a novel mechanism, sifalimumab, shows promise against lupus. In a video interview, Munther Khamastha MD describes the latest research into what could become a second new option for lupus patients.
Sounding Out Arthritis #6: Synovitis
Paul DeMarco MD
December 19, 2014 | Imaging In Rheumatology, Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases
By Paul DeMarco MD
Positioning of the probe is "three-quarters of the battle" in diagnosing synovitis of the wrist or hand, says Dr. DeMarco in this video. But gel technique and pressure are crucial to gaining accurate clinical information from ultrasound imaging of this condition.
Winning Buy-In On a Biosimilar
Michael Wyand PhD DVM
December 18, 2014 | ACR 2014, Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Michael Wyand PhD DVM
(ACR14) (VIDEO) In tests so far, the infliximab biosimilar BOW015, just approved in India, seems to look about the same to the human immune system as the original. Here, a VP of the company behind BOW015 talks about the realities of seeking approval in the US.
What Causes the Lasting Insult in Knee OA?
Tuhina Neogi MD
December 05, 2014 | ACR 2014, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatologic Pain
By Tuhina Neogi MD
(ACR2014) (VIDEO) In patients with knee osteoarthritis, which contributes more to the risk of central sensitization of pain: inflammation or injury? Dr. Tuhina Neogi reveals the answer in this video interview.

Lean RA Patients At Greater Risk of Progression
Joshua Baker, MD
September 15, 2014 | Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Joshua Baker, MD
(AUDIO) Rheumatoid arthritis patients with low or normal body mass index have a greater risk of progression on X-ray or MRI, according to a large study.
Breaking Bad Behavior Patterns of Chronic Pain
Kevin Vowles PhD
August 11, 2014 | Rheumatologic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Women's Health And Rheumatology
By Kevin Vowles PhD
Your new patient hopes you'll be the one find the magic solution for longstanding chronic pain. By its nature, this quest may have become counter-productive. What can you do to help?
How Nutrition May Affect DNA to Trigger Lupus Flares
Bruce Richardson, MD
July 14, 2014 | Lupus, Rheumatic Diseases, Women's Health And Rheumatology
By Bruce Richardson, MD
(AUDIO) Bruce Richardson MD describes strong evidence that environmental sources such as sunlight and diet alter DNA processing to affect immune cell function and influence the course of lupus.
The Near Future of Rheumatology: A Conversation with David Pisetsky
David Pisetsky, MD
July 08, 2014 | Osteoarthritis, Lupus
By David Pisetsky, MD
(AUDIO) David Pisetsky MD, new President-elect of the US Bone and Joint Initiative, offers his perspective.on the role of rheumatologists in a patient-centered, multidisciplinary medical future.

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