Rheumatology

The HCPLive Rheumatology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on rheumatologic disease. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for arthritis, gout, nr-AxSpA, and more.

Dupilumab Improves Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

July 29, 2021

Article

A recent statement by Regeneron noted that chronic spontaneous urticaria is the fifth disease associated with positive Phase 3 results involving the monoclonal antibody.

Achilles Enthesitis Found in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

July 27, 2021

Article

Investigators from Turkey show how static foot posture in patients with rheumatic diseases can lead to impairment of physical function due enthesitis.

FDA Approves Shingrix Vaccine for Immunocompromised Patients

July 26, 2021

Article

The newest FDA indication allows for greater distribution to younger but equally vulnerable immunocompromised patients.

Study Cites Prevalence of OSA in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

July 22, 2021

Article

Researchers from Texas determined the global prevalence of OSA using 8 unique studies involving patients with rheumatoid arthritis from around the world.

IL-17 Inhibitors Not Linked to IBD Risk in Patients with Immune Disorders

July 21, 2021

Article

Researchers from France challenge previous reports of the IL-17 inhibitor treatment resulting in an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in patients with immune disorders like psoriasis.

Psoriatic Arthritis Shared Decision Making Burdened by Patient Fears, Uncertainties

July 16, 2021

Article

Patients with psoriatic arthritis often feel limited in their knowledge on medications and treatments, which investigators said leads to a lack of treatment and increased risk of disability.

Study Highlights Prevalence of Frailty in Patients with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

July 15, 2021

Article

New findings show patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis share comorbidities that contribute to an increased likelihood of frailty, especially in older populations.

Immune-Mediated Diseases May Increase Risk for Thromboembolic Events

July 09, 2021

Article

A higher proportion of patients with immune-mediated diseases experienced ≥1 thromboembolic events at baseline compared to those without an IMD.

Joint Inflammation Aids in Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients

July 09, 2021

Article

Research reveals microtrauma and swelling in the joints surrounding the thumb, conditions that are predominantly features in patients with psoriatic arthritis than any other arthritic diseases.

FDA Delays PDUFA Date for Upadacitinib for Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

June 25, 2021

Article

Upadacitinib is being tested as a treatment for a number of diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, psoriatic arthritis, and atopic dermatitis.