Clinicians can help their patients tap into personal resilience, and such characteristics as grit, gratitude and grace, to manage their chronic pain, says Afton L. Hassett, PsyD.
Experts Offer Guidance on Improving LGBTQ+ Care
From understanding terminology, to collecting relevant data, to shaping a culture of awareness and inclusivity, clinicians can take many steps to improve the healthcare experience and outcomes for LGBTQ+ patients.
Upadacitnib for RA: Researchers Compared Upadacitinib with Placebo & Adalimumab in Patients with RA & an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate
In phase 3 clinical trial, upadacitnib proved superior to placebo and adalimumab in improving the signs and symptoms of RA in patients on stable background methotrexate.
Diet, Microbes & Inflammation: Unique Microbial Genetic Strains in Inflammatory Disease, Plus a Possible Arthritis Diet
Experts at ACR Convergence 2020 addressed how diet & the body’s microbiome affect chronic diseases.
Myositis & the Heart: New Perspectives on the Pathogenesis & Management of Cardiac Involvement in Myositis
Experts discuss the diagnosis and treatment of myositis-related cardiovascular disease.
Research Outlines Benefits of bDMARDs to Treat Early RA
Sapart et al. suggest a combination of methotrexate and biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs as induction therapy for patients with early RA may lead to long-term remission.
Late-Breaking Abstract Session Spans the Realm of Drug-Related Research
In the late-breaking abstract session at ACR Convergence 2020, drug research for a variety of indications is reviewed.
The Psychosocial Toll of COVID-19
Experts discussed the heavy toll the pandemic has taken on patients and clinicians, with many patients in need of mental health support and others in need of rehabilitation.
Smart, Stem Cell-Based Implants May Revolutionize the Treatment of Arthritis
Recent breakthroughs in stem cell-based treatments for arthritis may help delay joint replacement for some patients. Farshid Guilak, PhD, described the methods for creating bioartificial cartilage, its implications for inflammation, disease flare and more.
Reproductive Health, Beyond the Guidelines: Rheumatologists Must Think About Patients’ Psychosocial Needs
Experts discuss how rheumatologists must consider the psychosocial aspect of care in the decision-making process for women when addressing their reproductive health needs, in addition to medication safety.
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