Rheumatology

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A Dutch study found dedicated arthritis screening reduced GP delay and improved five-year outcomes compared with standard referral routes.

A large meta-analysis found higher BMI significantly reduces JAK inhibitor effectiveness in rheumatoid arthritis, especially at higher obesity classes.

A blood biomarker was linked to faster lung decline in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, a SENSCIS analysis found.

A matched study found combining tirzepatide with biologics improved patient-reported outcomes in obese psoriatic arthritis patients.

A new study found that antiphospholipid antibodies are linked to higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with lupus.

Zanubrutinib monotherapy produced significant imaging, clinical, and immunological improvements in active IgG4-RD, supporting further evaluation as a steroid sparing treatment approach.

A nationwide Austrian study found that osteoporosis is often not coded alongside fragility fractures, especially upper limb breaks and in men.