Slideshows

December 30, 2020

Catch up on the biggest studies and expert interviews from ACR 2020.

December 04, 2020

Stories on COVID-19 were no doubt among our most read stories in 2020, but so too were stories on diet and rheumatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis treatment options, a new treatment for osteoarthritis and a story about selecting appropriate exercise regimens for rheumatic conditions. In this slideshow, we highlight the stories that resonated most with our readers in 2020.

November 20, 2020

In this slideshow, we take a look at some of our most popular stories on rheumatoid arthritis from thinking of the disease as two diseases instead of one, and new treatment approaches you may want to consider.

November 20, 2020

Over the course of this year there have been some pivotal studies on osteoporosis and women's health. We've published stories based on studies that explore the use of vitamin D and calcium supplementation and bone mineral density. We've featured a few studies that examine the effectiveness of bisphosphonates and the role of anabolic agents to to fight osteoporosis. Learn more about these and other studies in today's slideshow.

November 12, 2020

In this week's news roundup from Rheumatology Network, we highlight studies presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, which wrapped this week. Among the stories we covered included a preview of the soon-to-be released rheumatoid arthritis guidelines, promising new treatments for lupus nephritis and advances in osteoporosis care. Learn more in today's news roundup.

November 05, 2020

The American College of Rheumatology is holding its annual meeting this week. In this slideshow, we highlight some of the stories we'll be covering from safe pregnancies to hydroxychloroquine safety.

October 30, 2020

In this week's news roundup from Rheumatology Network, we highlight more studies presented at Kidney Week, the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week annual meeting which wrapped this week. Among the stories we covered, includes a possible new treatment for kidney transplant patients with gout, new hope in a new treatment for lupus nephritis and the American College of Rheumatology launches a project to treat underserved lupus patients. These and other headlines are included in this week's news roundup.

October 23, 2020

In this week's news roundup from Rheumatology Network, we highlight studies presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week annual meeting taking place this week, including a study that shows the gout treatment allopurinol doesn’t slow kidney disease and another that estimates the annual cost of lupus nephritis at $50,000. These and other headlines are included in this week's news roundup.

October 16, 2020

In this week's news roundup from Rheumatology Network, we focus on surgical treatment for back and leg pain, diagnosing spondyloarthritis, cells that may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis flares, reconsidering a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, and more.

October 15, 2020

Back pain is the second leading symptom prompting a visit to a primary care physician. Here, we highlight a review of axial spondyloarthritis from Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The review aims to help primary care physicians detect this condition and know when to refer to a rheumatologist.

September 08, 2020

Rheumatic disease patients are paying double for out-of-pocket healthcare costs this year as compared to 2019, according to the results of patient survey issued by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).

September 01, 2020

Rheumatic disease patients have a unique set of concerns when it comes to COVID-19. To date, the evidence suggests, that for patients who have few, if any comorbidities, an infection may not be any worse than those in the general population. Learn more in this news roundup and slideshow.

July 01, 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis is not a life threatening condition per se, but it can have a dramatic impact on life expectancy. As a chronic systemic inflammatory condition, rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of a number of other leading causes of death. Are you familiar with mortality risk in RA? Take this quiz.

June 09, 2020

In this slideshow, we highlight some presentations from EULAR 2020 we thought would interest you. The list includes a study that shows primary Sjogren’s syndrome affects men as well, and it highlights findings from a study that shows voclosporin was effective in treating lupus neprhitis in Latinas, a group disproportionately affected by the condition. More in this slideshow.

May 26, 2020

The 91st annual Medical Economics physician salary survey shows that physicians in five medical specialties earned less in 2019, than in 2018. Learn more in this slideshow.

May 19, 2020

The American College of Rheumatology has updated its treatment guidelines for gout. The guideline includes 42 treatment recommendations, of which 16 are  now strongly recommended. They address standard treat-to-target urate lowering therapy, the use of allopurinol and more. In this slideshow, we highlight the 16 strongest recommendations. 

April 21, 2020

In this slideshow, we highlight new data on side effects associated with osteoporosis treatments. The data show that side effects previously thought of as common, are actually rare. 

April 21, 2020

In this quiz, we highlight new developments in research for rheumatoid arthritis that touch on comorbidities, treatment effectiveness, pregnancy complications and more. Take our quiz here.

April 08, 2020

The American College of Rheumatology has issued a series of COVID-19 guiding principles for healthcare professionals who treat patients with rheumatic disease. In this quiz, we highlight a few of the key points the organization, and other healthcare experts, have made in recent weeks.

March 18, 2020

As coronavirus moves its way across the country, Dr. Kim Gorgens, a psychologist with more than 20 years of experience, recommends that rheumatologists proactively reach out to their patients to address concerns that may lead to stress and ill-advised changes in treatment regimens, such as stopping treatments without consulting a physician.