Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Perspective

• Homing in on the Inflammatory Pathway of CVD   The CANTOS trial showed that reducing inflammation could lower CV risk. The neutral CIRT trial may be seen as a setback, but it actually advances the field, explains the lead investigator to John Mandrola, MD.
  theheart.org on Medscape, January 2019
• Updates in Sjögren Syndrome Dr Robert Fox discusses the latest diagnostic and therapeutic advances in this autoimmune disorder.
  Medscape Rheumatology, November 2018
• ACR 2018 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ACR 2018.
  Medscape Rheumatology, October 2018
• Closing the Care Gap in Autoimmune Disease A comprehensive, multidisciplinary center in Pittsburgh gives hope to patients with complex, undiagnosed, and/or multiple autoimmune conditions.
  Medscape Rheumatology, October 2018
• Quiz: What Do You Know About This Pancreatic Condition? Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a condition that can accompany more established disorders. But do you have the proper knowledge to know it when you see it? Take this quiz to find out.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, July 2018
• Does Childhood Kidney Disease Lead to Adult ESRD? The long-term risk associated with childhood kidney disease is explored in a population-based study.
  Medscape Pediatrics, June 2018
• EULAR 2018 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from EULAR 2018
  Medscape Rheumatology, June 2018
• Hydrochlorothiazide and Skin Cancer: Raise the Red Flag A dramatic association has been found between this common diuretic and nonmelanoma skin cancer.
  Medscape Dermatology, May 2018
• Managing Rheumatic Conditions in Pregnancy Dr Kevin Deane reviews new data on treatment outcomes during pregnancy in women with autoimmune diseases.
  Medscape Rheumatology, March 2018
• A 27-Year-Old Woman With Facial Rash: USMLE Question A 27-year-old woman presents with fatigue, joint pain, and facial rash. What study or investigation is the best next step?
  Osmosis, February 2018
• 2017 Advances in Rheumatology Dr Kevin Deane reviews new trials, new treatments, and other major breakthroughs in rheumatology over the past year.
  Medscape Rheumatology, December 2017
• A New Rheumatic Disease? Rheumatologist Anne Bass discusses a new, medication-induced form of arthritis, plus other highlights from the 2017 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting.
  Hospital for Special Surgery, November 2017
• Top News From ACR 2017: Slideshow A highly anticipated trial probing the benefit of stopping methotrexate for 2 weeks after flu vaccination to boost immune response in RA patients is among the meeting highlights.
  Medscape News Slideshows, November 2017
• Getting to the Bottom of Lupus Biology Rheumatologist Dr Mary K. Crow discusses her research into the molecular mechanisms behind lupus and promising new treatment approaches.
  Hospital for Special Surgery, November 2017
• American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2017 Annual Meeting Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ACR 2017.
  Medscape Rheumatology, October 2017
• A 42-Year-Old Woman With Swollen Eyes A 42-year-old woman presents with swelling around her eyes and decreased urination. Do you know the underlying cause?
  Osmosis, August 2017
• Notable Knuckles, Part 2: Evaluating More Conditions of the Hand Robert I. Fox, MD, PhD, reviews the evaluation of asymmetric arthritic conditions affecting one of our most important appendages: the hand.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, August 2017
• Medication Management in Joint Replacement Surgery New recommendations offer guidance on perioperative medication management in joint replacement procedures.
  Hospital for Special Surgery, August 2017
• Toward Earlier Identification of Rheumatic Diseases Dr Kevin Deane reviews two new studies that offer simple approaches to improve early recognition of RA and SLE in primary care.
  Medscape Rheumatology, July 2017
• European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Congress 2017 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from EULAR 2017.
  Medscape Rheumatology, June 2017