Most recent by Laura P. Kimble, PhD, RN, FNP-C, CNE, FAHA, FAAN
Lack of clarity in ACR, EULAR guidelines show 'urgent need' for standardized race reporting
A study of 65 clinical practice guidelines and recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology and EULAR show a lack of clarity regarding race information, and an “urgent need” for standardized race reporting, researchers wrote.
Cardiovascular risk underestimated in women, younger patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Cardiovascular disease incidence among women and patients younger than 55 years with rheumatoid arthritis is higher than their typical “low risk” classification would suggest, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
Reddit, online forums permit open, anonymous discussion of mental health in RA
Reddit and other online forums allow patients with rheumatoid arthritis to anonymously share mental health experiences they likely would not otherwise share with others, according to findings published in BMC Rheumatology.
Patients with lupus more likely to skip doses, delay filling prescriptions due to cost
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus are more likely than those in the general population to skip doses, take less medicine and delay filling prescriptions due to cost, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.