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Rituximab and rheumatology practice in the COVID-19 era

Rituximab and rheumatology practice in the COVID-19 era

How can rheumatologists respond to the challenges associated with rituximab use during the pandemic?

Anifrolumab for the treatment of lupus

Anifrolumab for the treatment of SLE

Perspective on the approval of anifrolumab and the importance of endpoints in lupus trials.

New additions to the Adis Journal Club

Adis Journal Club

A monthly selection of topical peer-reviewed articles from the Adis journals, curated by the editors.

JAK inhibitor safety

Data summary, expert discussion, & research news on the potential risks associated with JAK inhibitors.

ACR Convergence 2021 highlights

ACR Convergence 2021

3–9 November: Keep up with the latest news and interviews from the conference.

Febuxostat and cardiovascular risk in people with gout

Febuxostat and cardiovascular risk in people with gout

How will the FAST trial results impact regulatory guidance & clinical practice?

Telemedicine in rheumatology

Telemedicine in rheumatology: COVID-19 and beyond

Experts discuss the increasing use of telemedicine in rheumatology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get ready for ACR Convergence 2020

ACR Convergence 2020

5 – 9 November: Preview the conference with session recommendations and updates on upcoming coverage.

Unusual case of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis

Unusual case of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis

The authors present a rare case of sporadic chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis in which the patient eventually developed cytoplasmic anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated renal vasculitis and hyperparathyroidism [read more].
Snipaitiene A et al. Pediatr Rheumatol 2018; 16: 49. doi: 10.1186/s12969-018-0267-4

Whole-body CT (pelvis region) showing destruction and sclerosis of the left hip bones

27-07-2018 | Bone diseases | Case report | Article

Unusual case of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis

The authors present a rare case of sporadic chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis in which the patient eventually developed cytoplasmic anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated renal vasculitis and hyperparathyroidism.

Snipaitiene A et al. Pediatr Rheumatol 2018; 16: 49. doi: 10.1186/s12969-018-0267-4

Osteoporosis

26-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | News

USPSTF issues recommendations for osteoporosis screening

The US Preventive Services Task Force has published a recommendation statement on screening for osteoporosis to reduce fracture risk.

26-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Clinical characteristics and bisphosphonates treatment of rare pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis

Li L et al. Clin Rheumatol 2018. doi: 10.1007/s10067-018-4185-0

12-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Characteristics of recurrent fractures

Kanis JA et al. Osteoporos Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4502-0

DXA image of whole body

31-05-2018 | Osteoporosis | View from the clinic | Article

Monitoring bone health with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in pediatric patients

Advisory board member and consultant endocrinologist Malachi McKenna summarizes the use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in monitoring bone health and diagnosing low bone mineral mass in children.

02-05-2018 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article

Novel imaging modalities in osteoporosis diagnosis and risk stratification

Haque S et al. Curr Treat Options in Rheum 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40674-018-0099-x

30-04-2018 | Osteoarthritis | Article

Effects of glucosamine in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ogata T et al. Clin Rheumatol 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10067-018-4106-2

05-02-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Peripheral DXA measurement around ankle joint to diagnose osteoporosis as assessed by central DXA measurement

Sung KH et al. Skeletal Radiol 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00256-018-2876-x

03-02-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

FRAX calculated without BMD does not correctly identify Caucasian men with densitometric evidence of osteoporosis

Hamdy RC et al. Osteoporos Int 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00198-017-4368-6

Doctor with hip x-ray (symbolic image with model)

18-12-2017 | Osteoporosis | News

Community-based screening may reduce hip fracture risk in older women

Results of the UK SCOOP trial suggest that screening for osteoporosis-related fracture risk in older women is feasible and may reduce the incidence of hip fractures relative to standard care.