Rita Aghjayan

Researchers assessed the association between copper intake and risk for osteoporosis among US adults, using the NHANES survey.

Investigators evaluated the effectiveness of a 1-year moderate to vigorous exercise program, liraglutide treatment, or the combination of both, compared with placebo, for the maintenance of healthy weight loss.

Investigators assessed the comparative prevalence of microbial contaminants found on the touchscreen and posterior surfaces of smartphones owned by healthcare workers.

A team of investigators in Australia sought to identify the frequency of cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction in patients with neck pain during migraine.

Because up to 65% of patients with asymptomatic Sjögren’s syndrome will have abnormal pulmonary imaging, pulmonologists can play a significant role in the diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome.

Study demonstrates the impact of lifestyle factors on the inflammatory condition.

Researchers compared the clinical efficacy of ozone vs methylprednisolone intracarpal injection on pain, functional status, and nerve conduction in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome due to systemic sclerosis.

Researchers assessed the sensitivity of ultrasound halo features and their association with disease activity and glucocorticoid treatment in patients with newly diagnosed giant cell arteritis.

Using a large cohort over a period of 38 years, the researchers assessed thrombocytopenia and other clinical variables as predictors of outcomes in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.

In this case-control autopsy series, study researchers evaluated skeletal muscle and myocardial inflammations in patients with severe COVID-19 who died.

Investigators conducted a large longitudinal study to assess antibody avidity observed after SARS-CoV-2 infection across adult age groups.

Researchers defined and validated serum biomarker profiles to differentiate between primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), secondary HLH, and macrophage activation syndrome associated with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Researchers assessed the diagnostic performance of the novel semi-quantitative dual-energy CT scoring system in patients with suspected feet/ankles gouty arthritis.

A team of investigators conducted a cross-sectional study determine whether neurologic symptoms were caused directly by SARS-CoV-2 infection.

A team of investigators conducted a propensity-matched, observational study to assess outcomes in patients with COVID-19 receiving treatment with bamlanivimab monotherapy.

Authors report on the case of a patient who was diagnosed with eosinophilic fasciitis that was successfully treated with baricitinib.

Variants in the S gene of SARS-CoV-2 have raised concerns regarding trends in viral transmissibility, virulence, and potential evasion of current vaccines.

Using a self-controlled, direct-to-family pilot trial, researchers evaluated the effects of a medication management device on adherence to hydroxychloroquine in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.

Researchers evaluated the dose-response, efficacy, and safety of dapirolizumab pegol in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

In a study presented at EULAR 2021 Virtual Congress, researchers evaluated the effect of mavrilimumab on clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 pneumonia and systemic hyperinflammation.

Researchers determined the prevalence VEXAS in patients with relapsing polychondritis, assessed clinical, laboratory, and immunologic features, and developed a clinical algorithm to inform genetic screening for VEXAS in this population.

Using the CORRONA (now CorEvitas) PsA/SpA Registry, study authors compared the characteristics of patients with axial psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.

Investigators analyzed the demographics, clinical, and GI symptoms of patients belonging to minority groups with SARS-CoV-2 infections.

In the recent WHO guideline, the authors address this critical question: “What is the role of drugs in preventing COVID-19?”

Researchers evaluated the effect of mild to moderate systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity on the risk for organ system damage and death.

Researchers determined the prevalence of ECG abnormalities in patients with SLE and examined the factors associated with ECG abnormalities using machine learning.

Investigators conducted a study to serologically determine whether children who develop acute rheumatic fever experience more group A Streptococcus infections compared with children without disease.

This is the first report of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma in a patient with dermatomyositis treated with prednisolone and azathioprine.

Authors of the review discuss primary considerations and areas for future research regarding bisphosphonate drug holiday duration in patients with osteoporosis.

Researchers determined the association between hydroxychloroquine and platelet activity, transcriptomics and vascular health in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.