Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis: How Are They Related?
Rheumatology Advisor interviewed Dr Sofat, who suggests that better control of periodontal disease might improve outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis.
All articles by Cindy Lampner, MSLIS
Managing Ocular Disorders in Inflammatory Joint Disease: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Ocular symptoms can be the dominant clinical manifestation of rheumatic disease in some cases and knowledge of these relationships can improve the care of both the eye and the joint disease.
Intra-articular Agents in Knee OA: Treatment Options and Future Developments
Novel nonsurgical treatments for osteoarthritis are being developed, but the benefits of new treatments must be weighed against their cost and potential risks.
Muscle Pathology in Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Effects of Inflammation and Insulin Resistance
Investigators found evidence that both aerobic and resistance training lowers insulin resistance, but further studies are needed to determine the specific effects in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
JAK Inhibitor Tapering in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Implications for Patients in Sustained Remission
Data suggest that patients in remission with baricitinib 4 mg daily dose who have taken this medication for at least 1 year may be able to attempt baricitinib dose-tapering while continuing their methotrexate regimen.
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis: Updated 2018 Recommendations From ACR/NPF
The American College of Rheumatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation have released 2018 joint recommendations for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis.
Examining the Role of Diet in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Many components of diet have been implicated as possible risk factors for RA, with varying degrees of evidence.
Improving Medication Adherence With Drug Monitoring in SLE
Therapeutic drug monitoring may be useful to help clinicians assess nonadherence in patients with SLE.
Expanding Healthcare Access With Nurse-Led Care in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A recent systematic review found that nurse-led care is effective, acceptable, and safe in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Giant Cell Arteritis: Examining Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
Improved biomarkers are needed to monitor disease activity effectively in giant cell arteritis.
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