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Take 5 minutes to catch up on Rheumatology Network's highlights from the week ending December 17, 2021.
Women with systemic lupus erythematosus are more likely to have accelerated progression of atherosclerosis. Recognizing the risk factors, such as larger waist circumference and higher fasting glucose levels, may be an important step in preventing this condition.
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"Understanding the effects of the pandemic on specific areas of health care is crucial for future planning in both the immediate and longer term," stated investigators.
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The US FDA approved upadacitinib (15 mg daily) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis with inadequate response to at least 1 TNF blocker.
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“Preliminary evidence has suggested that an exercise training could be effective in improving physical function and quality of life in juvenile dermatomyositis, without exacerbating the disease,” investigators stated.
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