Rheumatology Network's Highlights of 2021
A year in review of Rheumatology Network's top stories.
The 2021 Treatment Guidelines for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The American College of Rheumatology has updated its treatment guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis. The guideline includes 44 treatment recommendations, 7 of which are now strongly recommended.
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Women With PCOS May be at a Greater Risk of Developing Osteoarthritis
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to suffer from knee-related symptoms and impaired activities of daily living, indicating a possible link between hyperandrogenism and early clinical osteoarthritis.
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Q&A: Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to More Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Bryant England, MD, PhD, discusses his study, "Risk of COVID‐19 in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A National Veterans Affairs Matched Cohort Study in At‐Risk Individuals." Investigators found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not only at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19, they are more likely to have severe outcomes, such as hospitalization and death, when compared with the general population.
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American College of Rheumatology Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has published guidance regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination for patients with rheumatic diseases, with emphasis placed on prioritizing immunocompromised patients to receive the vaccine.
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Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Does Not Influence Immune Response Against COVID-19
Research indicates that patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD) did not differ from the general population in terms of protective antibody responses against COVID-19.
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