Rheumatology

Allopurinol exposures of 100 mg or more than 100 mg were associated with lower odds of first-ever ACS with some differences between sexes, a new study reports.

New findings from a national survey shed light on patient attitudes and experiences with arthritis and joint pain.

Findings from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging highlight the need for clinicians to raise the topic of joint pain with their older patients.

Racial disparities in gout prevalence could be explained by diet, social determinants of health, kidney disease, and other factors that suggest interventions.

Excess adiposity and genetic predisposition both were found to be associated with a higher risk of gout, particularly among US women, in a new prospective study.

The approval represents the first new treatment for generalized systemic lupus erythematosus in over a decade.

Patients interested in optimizing their own gut health have typically tried several approaches before they ask a clinician for help. Two specialists offer seasoned guidance on what helps most.

A recent meta-analysis assessed comparative clinical efficacy of NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors. Try these 7 questions on the findings - does your clinical experience match?

Opioids or opiate-like analgesics? Weight loss, exercise, or orthotics? Sleep interventions or cognitive therapy? What works for OA pain and what's the evidence?

Special Report recap: the current and future state of RA patient care and what PCPs will need to know to do their part.