Rheumatology

Cross-sectional testing shows reduced cardiorespiratory fitness in psoriatic arthritis, with disease activity and adiposity linked to lower VO2peak and self-reported activity linked to higher fitness.

JAK inhibition with tofacitinib increased lower limb muscle volume; strength and function did not improve in rheumatoid arthritis.

Advanced drug delivery systems may improve outcomes in gout and hyperuricemia by enhancing targeting and tolerability.

Adrenal crisis was rare after glucocorticoid taper in children with nephrotic syndrome or juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Real-world evidence indicates that hereditary angioedema with normal C1 inhibitor is frequently hormone sensitive.

Patients and prescribers often have mismatched expectations about pain management following total hip or knee replacement surgery.

Patients with interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) have both lung disease and signs of autoimmunity.

Distinct gut bacteria may play a role in driving lung damage among people with systemic sclerosis (SSc).