Rheumatic Diseases Have an Impact on Reproductive Health
Effects on pregnancy outcomes comparable with those of several other immune-mediated diseases
Biosimilar Biologics Do Not Always Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs
Findings seen in large study of commercially insured outpatients examining seven biologics, before and after biosimilar availability
U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
57.1 percent of physicians received payments; median payment was $48, but considerable variation seen in payments
Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits
Video visits less likely among older patients and those without internet access
Physicians Concerned About Private Equity’s Impact on Health Care
Greatest concerns are around physician well-being, health care spending, and equity
Life Expectancy Increased From 2021 to Reach 77.5 Years in 2022
Second study shows age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 2002 to 2022, but did not change from 2021 to 2022
Risk for Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease Increased After SARS-CoV-2
Increased risk seen for incident AIRD for patients with SARS-CoV-2, with higher risk seen after more severe acute COVID-19
Prevalence of Arthritis in U.S. Adults 18.9 Percent in 2022
Women were more likely to have arthritis than men; prevalence increased with older age
Sinusitis Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent Rheumatic Disease
Preceding sinusitis linked to increased risks for antiphospholipid syndrome, Sjögren disease, vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica
Therapeutic Intervention Feasible for Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis in Patients at Risk
Fewer patients progressed to rheumatoid arthritis versus those receiving placebo
