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August 20264

Clinical ResearchRheumatologyOpen access

Stigma, discrimination-related events, and determinants among adult people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): Systematic review and indicator-level meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined stigma and discrimination among 2254 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

LupusAug 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNephrologyOpen access

Network meta-analysis of triple immunosuppressive therapies and standard of care for induction of remission of active lupus nephritis.

This network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of eight triple immunosuppressive therapies compared to standard of care (SOC) in patients with active lupus nephritis.

LupusAug 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Impact of BMI on response to Janus kinase inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

This individual patient data meta-analysis evaluated the impact of BMI on the response to Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors in 11,883 adults with rheumatoid arthritis.

Lancet RheumatolAug 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Relative differences of brain, sensory, psychological, motor, and tissue domains across musculoskeletal pain conditions: Systematic review and multivariate meta-analyses.

This systematic review and multivariate meta-analysis compared adults with fibromyalgia, knee osteoarthritis, low back pain, or neck pain with pain-free controls across brain, sensory, psychological, motor, and tissue…

J PainAug 2, 2026Read summary

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Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Timeliness of publication of randomized controlled trials in rheumatology: A systematic review.

This systematic review examined the timeliness of publication for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in rheumatology, analyzing 448 trials from January 2018 to June 2023.

Semin Arthritis RheumJul 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

A Convergent Mixed-methods Study of the User Perspectives for an Individualized, Computerized, Collaboratively Produced, Evidence-based Patient Self-administered Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Decision Aid.

This multicenter mixed-methods study evaluated patient feedback on a computerized decision aid for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) across 15 US rheumatology clinics from 2019 to 2023.

J Clin RheumatolJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Co-occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease: A systematic literature review.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease are forms of inflammatory arthritis which may have similar presentations.

Semin Arthritis RheumJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Effects of statin therapy on atherosclerosis progression, inflammation and lipid profiles in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled six randomized, placebo-controlled trials involving 668 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) to assess statin effects on atherosclerosis markers, inflammation…

Autoimmun RevJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatologyOpen access

Ivarmacitinib in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis: subgroup analysis based on key baseline features from a phase II/III trial.

This phase II/III randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of ivarmacitinib 4 mg in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Clin RheumatolJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatologyOpen access

Rapid and regular dose escalation in urate lowering therapy: a pragmatic clinical trial.

This pragmatic clinical trial evaluated rapid versus regular dose escalation strategies for urate-lowering therapy in 172 gout patients.

Clin RheumatolJul 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

Inaugural complete heart block in anti-SSA negative systemic lupus erythematosus: the diagnostic role of anti-PM-Scl 100 antibodies.

A 21-year-old woman with a family history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presented with symptomatic complete heart block (CHB) at a rate of 40 bpm.

LupusJul 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchRheumatologyOpen access

Qushi Juanbi Granules Combined with Shenling Baizhu Powder in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Low Disease Activity and Pi Deficiency and Dampness Pattern: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial.

This randomized, double-blind, controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of Qushi Juanbi Granules (QSJB) combined with Shenling Baizhu Powder (SLBZ) in 60 rheumatoid arthritis patients with low disease activity…

Chin J Integr MedJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

A systematic review of genetic associations, autoantibody profiles, and research gaps of peptidyl arginine deiminases type 2 (PAD2) and PAD4 in rheumatoid arthritis.

This systematic review with narrative synthesis examined genetic associations involving PADI2 and PADI4 and anti-PAD2/anti-PAD4 autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Autoimmun RevJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Association between obstructive sleep apnea and gout risk, and the urate-lowering effects of continuous positive airway pressure: A meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis examined the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and gout risk, as well as the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on serum uric acid levels.

Sleep MedJul 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRheumatology

Rice bodies, extensor digitorum longus tendon tenosynovitis and sarcoidosis - multimodal ultrasound approach. A case report.

A young woman presented with extensor digitorum longus tendon tenosynovitis characterized by numerous rice bodies in the tendon sheath.

Med UltrasonJul 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Rheumatoid arthritis and multisite cardiac aneurysms involving the LVOT, valves, and intervalvular Fibrosa: A case-based systematic review.

Cardiac involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an uncommon but clinically relevant manifestation that may extend beyond pericardial and valvular disease to involve peri-annular and subvalvular fibrous structures.

Vascul PharmacolJul 25, 2026Read summary
Case ReportRheumatology

Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Demonstration of Masticatory Myositis Associated With Behçet's Disease.

A 20-year-old woman with a history of recurrent oral ulcers and acneiform rashes presented with fever, severe trismus, and genital ulcers.

Clin Nucl MedJul 20, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Definition and prevalence of residual disease in inflammatory arthritis: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the definitions and prevalence of residual disease in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

Semin Arthritis RheumJul 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatologyOpen access

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and systemic glucocorticoid use and risk of vertebral fractures in axial spondyloarthropathies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and systemic glucocorticoids on vertebral fracture (VFx) risk in patients with axial spondyloarthropathy…

Clin RheumatolJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of pediatric Behçet's disease: Systematic literature review informing the ISSAID/PRES recommendations.

This systematic review analyzed 52 studies involving 2929 pediatric patients with Behçet's disease (BD), highlighting its distinct clinical features and treatment variability.

Autoimmun RevJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Signals for mineralization and inflammation are observed following treatment with fasinumab, a specific nerve growth factor inhibitor.

This post hoc analysis of Phase 2 and 3 clinical studies examined bone and mineralization markers, C-reactive protein (CRP), and MRI findings in 5772 patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis treated with fasinumab.

Osteoarthritis CartilageJul 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Reconsolidation blockade with propranolol as a novel treatment for fibromyalgia: A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled feasibility study.

This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot feasibility study evaluated reconsolidation therapy with propranolol in 24 adults with fibromyalgia, stable medication, and no comorbid PTSD.

J PainJul 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatologyOpen access

Effects of exercise on physical function and pain in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: an exit meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This meta-analysis evaluated the effects of exercise on physical function and pain in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using the Doi-Abdulmajeed Trial Stability (DAts) index.

Clin RheumatolJul 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Association of galectin-3 in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between circulating galectin-3 levels and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

LupusJul 8, 2026Read summary

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