Examining Gaps in Mental Health Care Among Youth With Juvenile Rheumatic Disease
There is an unmet need for mental health interventions that address illness-related issues affecting youth with rheumatologic conditions.
All articles by Christin Melton, ELS
Consensus Parameters for Lyme Disease Testing
Lisa Waddell, PhD, discusses new recommendations for evaluating patients suspected of having Lyme disease.
Rheumatic Manifestations of HCV: New Treatment Options
Patients with HCV are at risk for several extrahepatic sequelae. Find out what they are, and the new treatment options for managing HCV in RA.
OMERACT Assessment Effectively Identifies Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
Preliminary findings suggest that the OMERACT flare assessment tool is effective for identifying RA flares, with high agreement between providers and patients on flare status.
ICER Concludes Targeted Immunomodulators Are Overpriced: Advocacy Organizations Express Concern
ICER found TIMs to be efficacious overall but did not find them to be cost-effective.
JAK/STAT Inhibitors: A New Treatment Target for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Janus kinase and signal transducers and activators of transcription inhibitors represent promising treatment targets in RA.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Decades of Studies Yield No Clear Answer
Researchers have long been interested in whether omega-3 supplements can improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Gauging Treatment Responses in Fibromyalgia With Patient-Reported Outcomes
Research emphasizes that fibromyalgia assessments should cover 6 domains: pain, comorbidities, affective vulnerability (emotional response), beliefs and attitudes, behavior, and environmental/social factors.
Are Biosimilars About to Make Waves in Rheumatology?
The growing use of expensive biologics has led public and private insurers in the United States to impose cost-sharing burdens that place these drugs out of reach for many patients. The FDA is anticipating a marked increase in the biosimilar market as more patents expire for brand-name biologics.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
A review examines neuropsychiatric manifestations associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
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