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Diagnosis Trajectories Aid in Predicting Disease Progression

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 31, 2014

Gout important to progression of cardiovascular diseases in research analyzing ordered diagnoses of key conditions

Fibromyalgia Pain Associated with Changes in Brain Connectivity

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 25, 2014

Research suggests weakened sensory cortex connectivity extending beyond the traditional somatosensory domain may contribute to pain associated with fibromyalgia

Serum Uric Acid May Be Link between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 18, 2014

New research has shown elevated levels of serum uric acid in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular events in patients with severe OSA.

Orexin’s Yin/Yang Functions Regulate Bone Remodeling

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 3, 2014

Working both to support bone formation and suppress it, a new study reveals orexin neuropeptides are essential regulators of skeletal homeostasis

Rheumatology Drug Updates, Trials, Safety Data

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | July 1, 2014

An update on baricitinib, plus safety warnings on belimumab,
eszopiclone and zoledronic acid

Spondyloarthritis: Clues to Earlier Recognition

Gretchen Henkel | July 1, 2014

Rheumatologists at the California Rheumatology Alliance 10th Annual Medical & Scientific Meeting discuss challenges to diagnosing, managing spondyloarthritides

Lupus Classification Criteria Expanded; Treat-to-Target Approach Gains Support

Gretchen Henkel | July 1, 2014

Rheumatologists at the California Rheumatology Alliance 10th Annual Medical & Scientific Meeting in San Francisco outline disease classification criteria, treat-to-target approach to lupus

Janus Kinase Inhibitors Represent New Tool to Slow Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gretchen Henkel | July 1, 2014

Physicians at the California Rheumatology Alliance 10th Annual Medical & Scientific Meeting in San Francisco report on studies about JAK inhibitors as targeted immunomodulators and disease-modifying therapies in RA

Diagnose, Manage and Treat Giant Cell Arteritis

Gretchen Henkel | July 1, 2014

A rheumatologist at the California Rheumatology Alliance 10th Annual Medical & Scientific Meeting in San Francisco shares research findings on this inflammatory blood vessel disease

The 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Offers Programs for Rheumatology Clinicians, Researchers, Practice Management Professionals

Staff | July 1, 2014

Rheumatology’s premier event to be held in Boston from Nov. 14–19