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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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3 New Things About Osteoporosis and Fractures

October 18, 2017 | Osteoporosis

By Leo Robert

Both romosozumab and calcium help fracture prevention, and most young adults have fractures at nonosteoporotic sites.

Gout Equals Diabetes in Stroke Risk

October 18, 2017 | Gout, Cardiovascular Diseases

By Leo Robert

Cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment strategies for patients with diabetes may apply.

Physicians Forgo Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Adjustments

October 17, 2017 | Psoriatic Arthritis

By Leo Robert

Residual disease activity is common, and treatment options abound, but for most patients changes are not being made.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Providers Often Differ

October 16, 2017 | Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Gregory M. Weiss, M.D.

Close to one-third of patients think their disease severity is worse than their doctor thinks it is.

Lung Disease Frequently Fatal in Rheumatoid Arthritis

October 16, 2017 | Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Gregory M. Weiss, M.D.

Patients who have RA and interstitial lung disease are at higher risk for dying than those who do not.

Reduce Vasculitis Relapse With Immunosuppressive Drugs

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By Gregory M. Weiss, M.D.

Continuing azathioprine and prednisolone past 2 years from diagnosis was superior to withholding them.

When Intensifying RA Treatment Does Not Help

October 11, 2017 | Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Gregory M. Weiss, M.D.

Targeting remission beyond low disease activity may not produce worthwhile functional gains.

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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.