Recent research suggests the lymphocyte-suppressive effect of dexamethasone may underlie the glucocorticoid’s effect on building trabecular bone density
New Assay Aids In Evaluating Metabolic Effects of Glucocorticoids
Test measures efficacy of compounds for treating arthritis and their effect on glucose kinetics
EULAR 2014: Collaboration Among Rheumatology Groups Expected to Build
ACR, European League Against Rheumatism, other groups, to work together creating disease criteria and response sets, patient management guidelines
EULAR 2014: Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis
Latest findings on rheumatological drug therapies, including methotrexate for RA, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for SpA
Autoimmune Myelofibrosis: A Case Review
Diagnosis, treatment and management of AMF in Hispanic patient with lupus
Lupus Classification Criteria Expanded; Treat-to-Target Approach Gains Support
Rheumatologists at the California Rheumatology Alliance 10th Annual Medical & Scientific Meeting in San Francisco outline disease classification criteria, treat-to-target approach to lupus
Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Takayasu’s Arteritis
How this rare form of large-vessel vasculitis affects different portions, branches of aorta and ways to diagnose, treat and manage the disease
2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Researchers Explore Role of Pathogens, Quality of Care in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Funding by the Rheumatology Research Foundation has furthered studies on the impact of infectious agents and autoantigens, periodontal disease, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs on patients with RA
Prednisone Might be the Missing Ingredient in the American College of Rheumatology’s Recommendations for Treating Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
A combination therapy with glucocorticoids may be the gold standard for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Is Predisone 3 mg/day an Appropriate Dose for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Long-term, low-dose prednisone at less than 5 mg/day appears tolerable and effective for many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)