ACR 2017 Coverage

Pregnancy in Inflammatory Arthritis: What Your Patients Need to Know

Megan Clowse, MD, MPH, discusses 2 studies that examine reproductive health concerns in women with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Receive Little Benefit From Bisphosphonates

Bisphosphonates did not show to be beneficial for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Caffeine Intake May Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Women

Caffeine intake among women older than 50 may have a small association with a decrease in BMD, and may increase risk of hip fractures.

Inhibition of the Wnt Pathway: Potential Benefits for Osteoarthritis

Allan Gibofsky, MD, discusses inhibition of the Wnt pathway and its potential benefits for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Reduced Fracture Risk With Abaloparatide, Alendronate in Postmenopausal Women

This suggests to us that, as is the standard now, when we use an anabolic agent, we can add in an antiresorptive such as alendronate, and see continued sustained reduction in fracture risk.

The Future of Precision Medical Care for Rheumatic Disease

Virginia Pascual, MD, discusses precision medicine for rheumatic diseases.

Treatment Options to Explore When Serum Uric Acid Targets Are Not Attained

Machelle Manuel, PhD, discusses further gout treatment options to consider when target serum urate levels are not attained.

Assessment of Life Expectancy in Scleroderma-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Patients with scleroderma-associated isolated pulmonary arterial hypertension (SSc-PAH) have a slightly higher mortality risk than patients SSc-PAH with concomitant interstitial lung disease.

Rituximab Effectively Treats Relapsing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Results from the largest prospective study of rituximab use in patients with relapsing ANCA-associated vasculitis show that 91.2% of participants achieved remission.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis: Swift Diagnosis and Effective Treatment

Rheumatology specialists should be aware of the clinical features of SSc-PAH, as well as the tools available to facilitate a prompt, accurate diagnosis.