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UR 2021 Spring National Conference
April 16, 2021—April 17, 2021 6:30 PM-5:00 PMET We came together as a rheumatology community to discuss an array of topics relevant to our field, including but not limited to: Payer Initiatives and…
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Emerging data are beginning to show that COVID-19 can induce autoimmunity in patients without preexisting immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, with consequences that are yet unknown, according to a speaker at the 2021 Interdisciplinary Autoimmune…
Read MoreThe U.S. public health community was unable to foresee the rampant politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic, and was shocked by the initial federal response, according to New York Times bestselling author John M….
Read MoreThe ability to identify the features of Sjögren’s syndrome, and to seek payer approval for specific manifestations of the disease, is of paramount importance for the rheumatologist, according to a presenter at the…
Read MoreDespite an ever-growing array of therapeutic options, patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis often fail to achieve remission, according to a speaker at the ACR State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium.While ANCA-associated vasculitis can be described,…
Read MoreShared decision-making and clinical judgment are key to effectively managing osteoarthritis patients, especially when sets of osteoarthritis guidelines disagree on the best course of action, noted a speaker at the ACR State-of-the-Art Clinical…
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People with certain chronic diseases may have special concerns about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, given their medical history and risk factors for blood clots. Experts say it’s too soon to make any…
Read MoreA phase 3 clinical trial tested the effectiveness of upadacitinib (Rinvoq), a new JAK inhibitor, and found it may be another treatment option for patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The post New JAK…
Read MoreA new study found that patients with COVID-19 who had high blood sugar levels were more likely to be admitted to need intensive care and have a higher risk of dying than those…
Read MoreWhen I was diagnosed with this chronic illness at age 29, I was expecting joint pain. I didn’t expect to feel like I was hit by an 18-wheeler. The post Since Being Diagnosed…
Read MoreIs it safe to travel if you’re fully vaccinated but have an autoimmune or inflammatory disease or take immunosuppressant medication? Here’s what experts say, plus tips for staying safe if you travel. The…
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Andreessen Horowitz leads $25M investment in at-home health care startup Tomorrow HealthhlandiFri, 04/16/2021 – 16:18
Read MoreWhite House to give CDC $1.7B to help find and track COVID-19 variantsrkingFri, 04/16/2021 – 15:06
Read MoreA look at how Blues plans are aiming to get their members vaccinatedpminemyerFri, 04/16/2021 – 13:59
Read MoreLyft Pass for Healthcare lets patients book their own rides to the doctordmuoioThu, 04/15/2021 – 14:40
Read More3 takeaways from Brooks-LaSure’s confirmation hearing to become administrator of CMSrkingThu, 04/15/2021 – 14:11
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JAMA features a report on the controversy of stem cell treatments for musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. Stem cell clinics are popular and proliferating as they are largely a cash business and fall outside of…
Read MoreImplementing a treat-to-target approach for the care of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) did not result in an increase in adverse events or resource use, a post-hoc analysis of a randomized trial showed. In an…
Read MoreA population based analysis from Israel suggests that giant cell arteritis (GCA) patients may be at increased risk for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) mainly target. This research was based on sporadic reports in…
Read MoreIn response to the growing opioid crisis, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the final Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), designed to reduce the risk of abuse, misuse,…
Read MoreThe Annals of Surgery reports on an anlaysis of FDA-mandated postmarket studies, including nearly 100,000 breast implant pprocedures, that showed silicone implants to be associated with higher rates of Sjögren’s syndrome, scleroderma, rheumatoid…
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