Latest Rheumatology News
Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Vertical integration between hospitals and physicians has little impact on quality measures, while increased hospital market concentration is strongly associated with reduced quality in measures of patient satisfaction, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Medical Care Research and Review.
Altered Gut Microbiome Seen in Patients With Active Lupus
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The microbiome of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly those with increased disease activity, has reduced taxonomic complexity, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Physical Activity Down Across Chronic Disease Subgroups
by modernClinician Editorial Team
People with a wide variety of chronic diseases are less physically active than individuals without chronic diseases, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
Yoga May Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Severity
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Yoga may be effective as a complementary or adjunct therapy for patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to a study published online Feb. 1 in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.
Rheumatic Immune-Related AEs With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors More Severe Than Previously Reported
Updated COVID-19 Shot Beneficial for Those With Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
Distinct Characteristics ID"d for Patients With Rheumatoid Conditions, Opioid Use Disorder
Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked to Increased RA Disease Activity
Anifrolumab Tied to Lower Hospitalization, Infection Risk in Lupus
Drug Retention in Spondyloarthritis Varies With Socioeconomic Status
IFNα Elevation Drives Immune Endotype of Sjögren Disease
Oral Microbiome Dysbiosis Linked to Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis