ACR 2019 - Report From Day 3 (Tuesday)
Here's my summary of key studies presented Tuesday.
Tofacitinib in Polyarticular JIA
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Psoriatic Arthritis at ACR 2019
Below are several of the highlight studies in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) presented at the ACR 2019 annual meeting in Atlanta.
Muscle Loss and Frailty in Rheumatic Disease
At the 2019 ACR annual meeting, several abstracts looked at the importance of myopia (muscle wasting due to illness at any age) and sarcopenia (age related muscle wasting) in the setting of various rheumatologic diseases.
ACR 2019 - Report From Day 2 (Monday)
Monday was another full day of sessions and studies here in Atlanta. Following is my roundup of day two.
The Safety of Methotrexate
Influenza Vaccine Updates And Pearls At ACR 2019
As we enter flu season it is of the utmost importance that we remember to assess our patients’ influenza vaccine status at each visit.
PANLAR Ultrasound Study Group: Recommendations On Imaging Modalities In Gout
Gout is a systemic inflammatory disease with high potential for joint damage due to erosive changes and MSU deposits resulting in disability and chronic pain. Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are key to better long term outcomes and decreased disability.
ACR 2019 – Best of the Plenary Sessions
The ACR Plenary Sessions featured some of the best research presented on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday in Atlanta. Here are my seven notable highlights from the Plenaries.
Hepatitis C-Related Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis
Flares of vasculitis can still be a problem after hepatitis C-related cryoglobulinemic vasculitis patients are cured of their hepatitis C by direct-acting antivirals, as demonstrated by data from four registries presented at ACR 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ACR 2019 - Report from Day One (Sunday)
Sunday was the first full day of scientific sessions at the 2019 ACR/ARP meeting in Atlanta. Yesterday we shared our initial news articles, videos and more with you. Following is my roundup of day one.
Delays in Diagnosis
MRI in the Diagnosis and Management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common condition seen by both primary care and in the rheumatology office.
Can the Happiest Subspecialists Experience Burnout?
The Medscape’s Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2019 crowned rheumatologists as the happiest subspecialists. We topped the list with 65% of the respondents indicating that they were happy outside of work.
Autoinflammatory Diseases at the ACR Annual Meeting
It has been a wonderful year for autoinflammatory diseases at the ACR Annual Meeting.
