Lupus & Connective Tissue Diseases
Latest News
Severe Autoimmune Diseases Linked to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
“The study results strengthen the hypothesis that autoimmune mechanisms play an important role in the pathogenesis of POI.”
From the Journals
Could Eyelid Imaging Aid Early Diagnosis of Sjögren Disease?
Patients with Sjögren disease had more damage to their oil-producing meibomian glands than people with other varieties of dry eye.
Feature
Direct-to-Consumer Testing’s Expansion to Rheumatology Has Benefits but Potential Risks
Rheumatologists and lab specialists generally support consumers’ ability to access tests without a doctor’s order, but they remain aware of the...
Feature
Patient Navigators in Rheumatology Set to Expand in Importance, Scope With New Medicare Codes
Rheumatology navigator programs vary in scope with different funding mechanisms. However, the prospect of getting paid by Medicare could open...
From the Journals
Trial Looks at Early Use of Mycophenolate to Reduce Flares, Nephritis
Two specialists are impressed by the preliminary findings of a randomized trial in newly diagnosed patients, but another is critical.
From the Journals
Hypnosis May Offer Relief During Sharp Debridement of Skin Ulcers
Hypnosis may be a feasible and cost-effective intervention for managing wound-related pain during the removal of skin ulcers in individuals with...
News from the FDA/CDC
Benralizumab Now FDA Approved to Treat EGPA Vasculitis
In a clinical trial, nearly 60% of participants achieved remission and 41% fully tapered off oral corticosteroids.
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Rheumatology Clinic Interventions for Smoking, Blood Pressure ‘Make a Big Difference’
Dr. Christie Bartels discussed how rheumatology clinics can be utilized to tackle two common risk factors for heart disease without adding...
From the Journals
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Has Five Unique Patient Clusters
A data-driven analysis of a large cohort of patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis subclassified the condition into five distinct clusters,...
From the Journals
Belimumab Hits Newer Remission, Low Disease Activity Metrics
Compared with placebo plus standard therapy, belimumab plus standard therapy led to higher rates of remission and low disease activity in patients...
Commentary
ANA Testing: When to Tap the Brakes
There’s a high false-positive rate for an ANA test. For instance, cancers and viral infections can cause an ANA test to be positive, and certain...