The optimal schedule for glucocorticoid therapy is discussed in addition to other treatments that may be used as glucocorticoid-sparing agents. Current Opinion in Rheumatology
A rare conversion of discoid lupus to antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus is presented in a 64-year-old man. What are the related diagnostic and management challenges? Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
Pre-clinical and clinical studies have demonstrated that cannabis-based drugs have therapeutic potential in inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Arthritis Research & Therapy
In a cohort study, a high body mass index was associated with a less severe disease outcome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who test positive for anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies. Medscape Medical News
Tocilizumab, a novel IL-6R inhibitor, may be beneficial for the treatment of RA in patients who do not respond to methotrexate or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
