Rheumatology News

Systemic immune-inflammation index levels may be used to predict all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Scientific Reports.

Patients who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated a 1.16-fold higher long-term risk for systemic lupus erythematosus, while a booster was linked to higher risk for psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, according to data.

Women who consume the greatest daily amount of ultraprocessed foods on average demonstrate a 56% higher risk for systemic lupus erythematosus, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

New recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Chest Physicians strongly advise against glucocorticoids for interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis.

Health care professionals are more likely to experience mental health issues than other workers in the United States, but the stigma they face often deters them from seeking treatment, leading to tragic outcomes, a speaker said.

As health care providers contract with artificial intelligence services, the management of liability and risk is a key concern to keep in mind, according to a presenter at the 2024 Association of Women in Rheumatology annual conference.

The American College of Rheumatology has applauded an FDA proposal to streamline the approval of interchangeable biosimilars, removing requirements for switching studies to determine their interchangeability with reference products.

On June 11, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the result of their lengthy deliberations to develop a consensus definition for long COVID.

When a diversifying U.S. population meets a shrinking rheumatology workforce, the result is likely to be an increased frequency of language barriers in daily clinical practice.

Most physicians receive a regular paycheck, and sometimes receive a lump sum such as a bonus. A proportion of both should be invested. How should one invest a portion of their regular paycheck?