ACR Convergence 2024—Arthritis symptoms related to lupus are a bit of a trouble spot for clinicians, with limited data to guide treatment and overlap with…
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Sleep Disorders & Rheumatic Disease
ACR Convergence 2024—With poor sleep a major complaint among patients with rheumatologic diseases, physicians should hone their understanding of how the body regulates sleep and…
Skin Matters: The Intersection of Dermatology & Rheumatology
Jun Kang, MD, addressed the intersection of dermatology and rheumatology, describing the nuance necessary to accurately evaluate skin manifestations and differentiate multiple conditions.
Under Pressure: Understanding Dysautonomia & POTS
Brit Adler, MD, provided a detailed analysis into the symptoms and management of patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Chronic Back Pain & axSpA
Maksymowych et al. assessed the frequency of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) according to extra-articular presentation and human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) status and sought to identify features that distinguish patients with axSpA from those with non-specific back pain. Their data support recommendations that patients with chronic back pain and extra-articular features related to axSpA be screened for axSpA with MRI and referred to a rheumatologist.
FDA Approves Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx) for 3 New Rheumatic Indications
The FDA has approved bimekizumab-bkzx for the treatment of adults with psoriatic arthritis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
