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Harnessing the Power of AI in Rheumatology

THIS year’s American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence, which took place from Novemeber 14th–19th 2024 in Washington, D.C., saw…

Plant-Based Diet Impact on Gout: A Pilot Study

An unhealthy diet is an important modifiable risk factor for hyperuricemia and gout and is also associated with obesity and metabolic…

Boosting Prior Authorization with AI in Rheumatology

The prior authorization (PA) process in healthcare, while necessary for ensuring the medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of treatments, often results in significant delays. This study explores the potential of AI

Oral Healthcare Needs in Canadian Rheumatic Patients

Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (RD) have a high prevalence of oral manifestations and/or oral side effects from…

Quality Improvement for Vasculitis Vaccination

Vasculitis is an umbrella term encompassing approximately 20 rare but serious diseases that are characterized by autoimmune inflammation…

Early Oseltamivir Treatment Reduces Mortality in Patients Hospitalized with Flu

Initiating oseltamivir treatment on the day of hospital admission significantly reduces the severity of illness and risk of death in adults hospitalized with influenza.

Blood Pressure Variability and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Findings revealed that higher blood pressure variability, particularly in systolic blood pressure, was associated with lower cognitive scores at the final follow-up.

Efficacy of Selpercatinib Beyond NSCLC Progression

Selpercatinib, a targeted RET kinase inhibitor, has demonstrated continued efficacy in treating RET fusion-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) even after disease progression.

Study Links Early β-lactam Use to Lower Sepsis Deaths

A recent study sheds light on the timing of antibiotic administration in patients with suspected sepsis, suggesting that giving β-lactam antibiotics before vancomycin may lead to better outcomes.

Axial Spondyloarthritis More Severe in Black Americans

A recent study conducted across five centers in Shelby County, Tennessee, reveals concerning disparities in the diagnosis and severity of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in Black Americans.