Shortages in the rheumatologist workforce are projected across non-metropolitan areas, the south, and several US states through 2037.

Estimates indicate that the global morbidity gap is expanding, with individuals spending a greater proportion of life in poor health.

Higher general physician knowledge is associated with a lower use of low-value medical services for older Medicare patients.

Echocardiography showed elevated myocardial dysfunction rates in patients with psoriasis, regardless of disease severity.

Adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases commonly experience chronic overlapping pain conditions despite ongoing anti-inflammatory treatment.

Higher body mass index in patients with knee osteoarthritis is associated with increased health care utilization and annual costs.

Central sensitization in patients with psoriatic arthritis is independently predicted by depression, poor sleep quality, and neuropathic pain.

JAK inhibitor initiation timing relative to RZV administration can affect early antibody response and arthritis control in patients with RA.

Oral microbiome alterations are linked to symptomatic hand osteoarthritis and correlate with gut microbiome dysbiosis.

An external FDA advisory panel voted to allow specialized pharmacies to produce and sell four previously banned peptide treatments.

Most individuals with childhood-onset arthritis demonstrate a strong interest in continuing to participate in research studies as adults.