Issue 5 2024
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Daltroy Lecture Examines the Psychological Impacts of Living with Rheumatic Disease
Afton Hassett, PhD, delved into the relationship between the psychological impact of rheumatic diseases and their effects on individuals’ physical symptoms and overall well-being. She also discussed effective intervention strategies.
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ARP Distinguished Lecture: Better Understanding of AI Will Enhance Its Utility for Rheumatologists
Jamie E. Collins, PhD, defined the types of artificial intelligence rheumatologists might encounter, as well as the potential benefits and risks of this quickly developing technology in healthcare applications.
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New Findings Implicate XIST in Female Sex-Based Autoimmunity
Being born female increases risk of autoimmune disease four-fold compared to males. Montserrat C. Anguera, PhD, opened a session on research indicating flaws in the mechanism that protects females from overexposure to their own X chromosomes are the cause.
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Experts Debate the Value of Medical Versus Behavioral Lifestyle Interventions for Patients with Obesity and OA
Prescribing a medication to stimulate weight loss is a convenient option for patients, but clinicians must also account for factors such as cost and the long-term welfare of their patients. Stephen Messier, PhD, and Martin Englund, MD, PhD, weighed the merits of these therapeutic philosophies.
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Interactive Session Addresses Challenging Cases of Pediatric Lupus
Incomplete renal response, prolonged time to renal response, renal flares, steroid toxicity, tolerability and adherence, and the lack of data in the pediatric population complicate the management of young patients with severe lupus nephritis, said Stacy Ardoin, MD.
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Investigators Analyze the Current and Future Landscapes of Genetic Testing
Experts including Troy Torgerson, MD, PhD, shared insights for optimal genetic testing strategies in the era of inborn errors of immunity, as well as challenges they hope to overcome in the future.