Alyssa Capel

Researchers compared the effect of secukinumab on the quality of life of patients with very early and established psoriatic arthritis.

Researchers determined the effect of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy on patients with early rheumatoid arthritis with cardiovascular disease.

Researchers compared the hospitalization outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke with and without a secondary diagnosis of systemic sclerosis.

Researchers assessed the interchangeability of 2 measures of minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis.

Researchers determined the real-world incidence of acute gout prophylaxis (AGP) while prescribing a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, and described the characteristics of AGP prescribing in reducing gout flares.

Researchers investigated the incidence rates of interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving tofacitinib and identified potential risk factors.

Researchers evaluated the role of anti-CD74 antibodies in the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis and their association with disease duration and activity.

Researchers identified secular trends associated with systemic sclerosis mortality over 48 years.

Researchers assessed whether febuxostat increased the risk of developing cardiovascular events, death from cardiac-cause, and all-cause mortalities.

Researchers evaluated drug retention and predictors for drug retention among patients with psoriatic arthritis receiving first-line conventional synthetic DMARD monotherapy.

Researchers evaluated the reliability and validity of radiographic sacroiliitis assessment in anteroposterior lumbar vs conventional pelvic radiographs in axial spondyloarthritis.

Researchers assessed the incidence rate and type of serious adverse events in children with inflammatory rheumatic diseases receiving tocilizumab.

Researchers assessed pain relief and functional improvement in patients receiving opioids for knee or hip osteoarthritis.

Researchers evaluated the frequency and severity of pain and fatigue in patients with psoriatic arthritis receiving tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.

Researchers aimed to determine whether iron metabolism and serum hepcidin levels were linked to osteoporosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers assessed the association between serum uric acid levels and osteoporosis risk in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers determined whether SLE could have an early effect on peripheral nerve function before the development of electrophysiologic abnormalities.

Researchers evaluated EULAR/ERA-EDTA response to therapy in patients with lupus nephritis.

Researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of avacopan for the treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis.

Study findings from EULAR 2020 suggest that higher albumin levels provide a potentially protective effect on mental health in juvenile SLE.

Using skin biopsy samples, the researchers identified biomarkers and pathways associated with systemic sclerosis pathogenesis.

Authors of this report have highlighted the need for early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness and timing of DMARDs in the treatment of chil-dren with newly diagnosed polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Researchers investigated the treatment response of patients receiving tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in the real-world vs clinical trials.

Using real-world data, the Global Rheumatology Alliance aims to determine disease pat-terns in rheumatic diseases and COVID-19.

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors is taking steps to identifying potential conflicts of interest through changes to a key form.

A recent study reported that approximately 9 of 10 US physicians practice defensive medicine to avoid malpractice claims,

A 2017 update to the World Medical Association Physician’s pledge added language on is-sues such as respect for patients’ dignity and respect between colleagues.

The authors advocate for increased use of system-based practice in undergraduate and graduate medical school.

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology should result in an overhaul of medical school curricula.