2022

  • Plenary II details data on biosimilar switching, co-pays, and other new research

    Plenary II details data on biosimilar switching, co-pays, and other new research

    The second of three plenary sessions addressed ground-breaking developments in rheumatic diseases, including Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, lupus, and osteoarthritis. Raisa Lomanto Silva, MD, discussed drug co-pay costs and adherence.

  • Rheumatologists can help young patients to preserve their reproductive health

    Rheumatologists can help young patients to preserve their reproductive health

    Children with rheumatic disease often become adults with rheumatic disease. Cuoghi Edens, MD, FAAP, and Jacqueline Maher, MD, discussed how rheumatology providers can support reproductive health and protect fertility in adolescent patients.

  • Experts offer guidance on contraception safety, legal risks in reproductive health session

    Experts offer guidance on contraception safety, legal risks in reproductive health session

    Panelists including Megan Clowse, MD, MPH, offered practical guidance and tools for discussing contraception and family planning with rheumatology patients. She encouraged honest, accurate conversation, as well as creating an environment of trust and safety.

  • Open communication facilitates dignity and respect in care of gender-diverse patients

    Open communication facilitates dignity and respect in care of gender-diverse patients

    Many transgender and non-binary patients avoid seeking care because of the discrimination they have faced in the clinic. This lack of care can lead to chronic health issues, said Nathan Levitt, FNP-BC, MSN, RN, BSN, MA, in a session on strategies for improving the clinical…

  • Experts debate the role of DMARDs in subclinical RA

    Experts debate the role of DMARDs in subclinical RA

    During this year’s Great Debate, experts including Janet Pope, MD, MPH, FRCPC, and Hani El-Gabalawy, MD, FRCPC, reviewed the data on subclinical disease and the risk of progression to rheumatoid arthritis, presenting arguments for and against starting a DMARD in this challenging clinical scenario.

  • Kristin Wipfler, PhD: Impact on Access to Methotrexate in the Post-Roe Era

    Kristin Wipfler, PhD: Impact on Access to Methotrexate in the Post-Roe Era

    Kristin Wipfler, PhD, will discuss the poster “Impact on Access to Methotrexate in the Post-Roe Era” in a Monday afternoon Ignite Talk.

  • Matthew C. Baker, MD, MS: Sarcoidosis Incidence after mTOR Inhibitor Treatment

    Matthew C. Baker, MD, MS: Sarcoidosis Incidence after mTOR Inhibitor Treatment

    Kristin Wipfler, PhD, will discuss the poster “Impact on Access to Methotrexate in the Post-Roe Era” in a Monday afternoon Ignite Talk.

  • Robert M. Hamilton, MD, MHSc, FRCP(C): Fetal Cardiac Targets Identify the Autoantibodies Associated with Congenital Heart Block

    Robert M. Hamilton, MD, MHSc, FRCP(C): Fetal Cardiac Targets Identify the Autoantibodies Associated with Congenital Heart Block

    Robert M. Hamilton, MD, MHSc, FRCP(C), will discuss the poster “Fetal Cardiac Targets Identify the Autoantibodies Associated with Congenital Heart Block” in a Monday afternoon Ignite Talk.

  • Sabine Sparre Dieperink, MD: The Increased Risk of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia in Rheumatoid Arthritis – What Is the Impact of Glucocorticoids, Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Disease Activity: A Danish Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study in the DANBIO Registry

    Sabine Sparre Dieperink, MD: The Increased Risk of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia in Rheumatoid Arthritis – What Is the Impact of Glucocorticoids, Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Disease Activity: A Danish Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study in the DANBIO Registry

    Sabine Sparre Dieperink, MD, will discuss the poster “The Increased Risk of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia in Rheumatoid Arthritis – What Is the Impact of Glucocorticoids, Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Disease Activity: A Danish Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study in the DANBIO Regis” in a Monday…

  • Daltroy lecturer to illustrate potential of social media to enhance patient education and care

    Daltroy lecturer to illustrate potential of social media to enhance patient education and care

    Cheryl Crow, OT, will deliver the Daltroy Lecture in a talk show format. Drawing on her professional experience as an occupational therapist and her personal experience living with rheumatoid arthritis, she will discuss how social media usage can benefit health management and the psychosocial well-being…