Journal of Clinical Rheumatology

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• How Does Smoking Cessation Affect Disease Activity, Function Loss, and Quality of Life in Smokers With Ankylosing Spondylitis?
  Ankylosing spondylitis patients who quit smoking may realize improvements in disease activity, mobility, and quality of life.

  October 21, 2019

• Rates of Neuropsychological Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis
  How often do patients with fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis experience cognitive difficulties?

  September 11, 2019

• The Profile of Serum Transferrin Isoforms in Rheumatoid Arthritis
  What can the transferrin isoforms profile tell us about disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis?

  June 19, 2019

• Mobile Apps for Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  What benefits might the use of mobile health applications bring to rheumatoid arthritis patients?

  April 26, 2019

• Factors Associated With Initiation of Biologics in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis in an Urban Asian City
  Which factors may impact the decision to start axial spondyloarthritis patients on biologic therapy?

  March 26, 2019

• Medical Versus Surgical Approach to Initial Treatment in Septic Arthritis
  When it comes to achieving optimal functional recovery in patients with septic arthritis, which is the best treatment approach?

  January 28, 2019

• Autoimmune Sequelae Following Rituximab Therapy
  A new review provides insight into the mechanisms involved in the development of new autoimmune disease among patients receiving rituximab treatment.

  December 26, 2018

• Minimal Disease Activity and Patient-Acceptable Symptom State in Psoriatic Arthritis
  A new study provides evidence of the safety and efficacy of ustekinumab in psoriatic arthritis in a real-world setting.

  November 26, 2018

• Neuropathic Pain Component in Axial Spondyloarthritis and the Influence on Disease Burden
  In what ways might the neuropathic pain component impact quality of life and patient-reported outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis?

  October 26, 2018

• Can Diagnostic and Therapeutic Arthrocentesis Be Successfully Performed in the Flexed Knee?
  Flexed knee positioning for arthrocentesis may be a useful alternative when standard extended knee approaches may not be feasible.

  September 27, 2018

• Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
  Might medical cannabis treatment help relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia?

  August 27, 2018

• Initiation of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Associated With Changes in Blood Pressure
  A new study examines the impact of the initiation of disease-modifying therapies on blood pressure among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

  July 16, 2018

• Low Doses of Etanercept Can Be Effective to Maintain Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
  Find out how psoriatic arthritis patients who have achieved sustained remission with etanercept may benefit from a dosing interval increase.

  April 23, 2018

• Utility of Electronic Medical Records in Community Rheumatology Practice for Assessing Quality of Care Indicators for Gout
  Could electronic medical record data play a role in the assessment of gout quality indicators?

  March 21, 2018

• A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Novel Interleukin Inhibitors in the Management of Psoriatic Arthritis
  What does the most recent data tell us about the efficacy and safety of newer interleukin inhibitors for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis?

  February 15, 2018

• Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Persons With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  How are depression and anxiety treated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and how effective are the interventions?

  January 15, 2018

• Patients Less Likely to Lose Weight Following a Knee Replacement
  A new study examines the postoperative weight loss patterns among overweight patients who underwent total knee replacement.

  December 15, 2017

• Patient Burden of Axial Spondyloarthritis
  Living with the symptoms and treatments of this disease can place significant burden on patients and negatively impact quality of life.

  November 16, 2017

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Psoriatic Arthritis
  A new study explores the important role axial and peripheral MRI scans can play in the evaluation and management of patients with psoriatic arthritis.

  October 16, 2017

• Prevalence of Pulmonary Embolism Among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Discharges
  Is there an association between systemic lupus erythematosus and pulmonary embolism? This study takes a closer look.

  July 14, 2017