Rheumatology News

For the seventh consecutive year, Johns Hopkins has been named the best hospital for rheumatology in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.

Internal organ, heart and kidney involvement, as well as pulmonary arterial hypertension, are “much more” common in cases of systemic sclerosis that develop after age 60 years, according to data published in Clinical Rheumatology.

Greater adherence to TNF inhibitor therapy for rheumatoid arthritis led to fewer adverse events, with the optimal adherence threshold being approximately 60% of days covered, according to data published in Clinical Rheumatology.

As their parents age, many of our physician clients have asked us about long-term care insurance.

Treatment with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors significantly lowered risks for lupus nephritis, dialysis and kidney transplant for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and type 2 diabetes, according to data.

On June 13, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit that challenged the FDA’s approach to regulating the abortion pill mifepristone.

Guselkumab for psoriatic arthritis led to major improvements in joint disease activity, complete skin clearance and other “stringent” endpoints that were maintained through 2 years, according to data published in Clinical Rheumatology.

CMS has released its proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, or PFS, which includes a 2.93% cut in physician payments from the previous year, according to a press release.

A long-term, supervised exercise program for patients with axial spondyloarthritis and severe functional limitations improved functional disability and physical quality of life vs. usual care, according to data published in Rheumatology.

All rheumatology research projects should include at least two patient partners, supported by a designated coordinator, who collaborate as equals with researchers, according to new EULAR recommendations.