Low patient satisfaction in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for clinicians and treatment is tied to a need for better communication and shared decision-making. At this year’s Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference 2024, presenters discussing...
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Anifrolumab Tied to Less Organ Damage for Patients With Lupus
Anifrolumab Tied to Less Organ Damage for Patients With Lupus
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with moderately to severely active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), anifrolumab is associated with less organ damage after 208 weeks compared with patients receiving standard of care (SOC), according to a...
Changes in Baseline Characteristics of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Over 24 Years
Changes in Baseline Characteristics of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Over 24 Years
The following is a summary of “Changes at Presentation in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A 24-Year Study of the Early Undifferentiated Polyarthritis (EUPA) Cohort,” published in the February 2025 issue of Journal of Rheumatology by Carrier et al. ...
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Shared Genetic Pathways in COVID-19 and Systemic Sclerosis
Shared Genetic Pathways in COVID-19 and Systemic Sclerosis
The following is a summary of “Cross-trait GWAS in COVID-19 and systemic sclerosis reveals novel genes implicated in fibrotic and inflammation pathways,” published in the January 2025 issue of Rheumatology by Rosa-Baez et al. COVID-19 and systemic sclerosis (SSc)...
Comparison of Risk Stratification Models in SSc -Associated PAH
Comparison of Risk Stratification Models in SSc -Associated PAH
The following is a summary of “A comparative analysis of risk stratification tools in systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension: a EUSTAR analysis,” published in the January 2025 issue of Rheumatology by Bjørkekjær et al. The 2022 European...
Exosomes as Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Autoimmune Diseases
Exosomes as Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Autoimmune Diseases
The following is a summary of “Exosomes in Autoimmune Diseases: A Review of Mechanisms and Diagnostic Applications,” published in the January 2025 issue of Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology by Duan et al. Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that...
Anifrolumab Tied to Less Organ Damage for Patients With Lupus
Anifrolumab Tied to Less Organ Damage for Patients With Lupus
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with moderately to severely active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), anifrolumab is associated with less organ damage after 208 weeks compared with patients receiving standard of care (SOC), according to a...
Changes in Baseline Characteristics of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Over 24 Years
Changes in Baseline Characteristics of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Over 24 Years
The following is a summary of “Changes at Presentation in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A 24-Year Study of the Early Undifferentiated Polyarthritis (EUPA) Cohort,” published in the February 2025 issue of Journal of Rheumatology by Carrier et al. ...
Shared Genetic Pathways in COVID-19 and Systemic Sclerosis
Shared Genetic Pathways in COVID-19 and Systemic Sclerosis
The following is a summary of “Cross-trait GWAS in COVID-19 and systemic sclerosis reveals novel genes implicated in fibrotic and inflammation pathways,” published in the January 2025 issue of Rheumatology by Rosa-Baez et al. COVID-19 and systemic sclerosis (SSc)...
Comparison of Risk Stratification Models in SSc -Associated PAH
Comparison of Risk Stratification Models in SSc -Associated PAH
The following is a summary of “A comparative analysis of risk stratification tools in systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension: a EUSTAR analysis,” published in the January 2025 issue of Rheumatology by Bjørkekjær et al. The 2022 European...
Exosomes as Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Autoimmune Diseases
Exosomes as Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Autoimmune Diseases
The following is a summary of “Exosomes in Autoimmune Diseases: A Review of Mechanisms and Diagnostic Applications,” published in the January 2025 issue of Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology by Duan et al. Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that...
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Superbugs in Hospitals: Challenges & Proposed Solutions
Superbugs in Hospitals: Challenges & Proposed Solutions
Antibiotic misuse, poor infection control, and high transmission rates of resistant pathogens fuel antimicrobial resistance and superbugs in hospitals.
Compassion in Crisis: Tackling Burnout & Rebuilding Healthcare From Within
Compassion in Crisis: Tackling Burnout & Rebuilding Healthcare From Within
Dr. Cecily D. Havert advocates for rebuilding healthcare from within through contemplative care and systemic changes that combat burnout and foster compassion.
Physician Tips for Talking With Patients About Dating Violence
Physician Tips for Talking With Patients About Dating Violence
Our columnist from Education, Training, and Research provides physicians with tips to identify and support patients who may be experiencing dating violence.
Expert Panel Issues Enhanced Guidance for PsA Diagnosis, Assessment, and Management
This course discusses an evidence-based best practice guidance for assessing and managing patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Sarcopenia Screening May Reduce CVD Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
This course discusses sarcopenia screening in patients with type 2 diabetes that appear to be at increased risk for and may develop cardiovascular disease earlier in life than people with type 2 diabetes alone.
PROMs as Important as Disease Activity Indexes for Assessing PsA
This course discusses a study that elucidated the value of patient-reported outcome measures in real-world psoriatic arthritis management.
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