Most recent by Ellen M. Field, MD
Patients with diabetes who receive metformin exhibit 24% lower risk for osteoarthritis
Patients with type 2 diabetes who undergo metformin therapy demonstrate a 24% lower risk for osteoarthritis, compared with those who received sulfonylurea, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes greater in systemic sclerosis than lupus
Pregnant patients with systemic sclerosis demonstrate a higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm delivery, than those with lupus and healthy controls, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
'Build-up' of arthritis, axial symptom diagnoses often precede PsA diagnosis
Diagnoses of arthritis, axial symptoms and tendonitis or enthesitis often increase over time before a patient is finally diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
ACR supports 'expanded role' for telemedicine in rheumatic care beyond COVID-19
The American College of Rheumatology has released a position statement in support of continued telemedicine access following the end of COVID-19 emergency measures, arguing it could help improve rheumatic care in the face of workforce shortages.