Latest Rheumatology News
MRI-Guided Tx Strategy Not Superior for Rheumatoid Arthritis
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A magnetic resonance imaging-guided treat-to-target strategy is not associated with improved disease activity remission rates for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in clinical remission, according to a study published in the Feb. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Long-Term Opioid Use With OA Varies Across States
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There is substantial variation across states in rates of long-term opioid therapy among patients with advanced osteoarthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Compounded Topical Pain Creams No Better Than Placebo
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Compounded topical pain creams are no better than placebo creams for neuropathic pain, nociceptive pain, or mixed pain, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Tofacitinib Benefits Sustained for Two Years in Patients With RA
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The clinical benefits of tofacitinib in combination with methotrexate are sustained over two years among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Lung Ultrasound Predicts Progression of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in RA
Treatment Satisfaction Higher for Patients With RA Choosing Their Own Treatment
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
Digitally Supported Care Model Improves Serum Urate Target Attainment in Gout
Few Meet Major Clinical Response Criteria After Treatment Escalation for Lupus
Response to Autologous HSCT Durable for Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Postoperative Complications Elevated for Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus