Rheumatology
Research and innovation from the rheumatology experts at Vanderbilt Health
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Clamping Down the Metabolic Pipeline to B Cells
Study shows leveraging metabolic flexibility of white cells may open new therapeutic avenues for lupus and others.
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Divergent T Cell Activity Holds Clues to Juvenile Arthritis
Blood assays in children with and without the disease show separate paths in T cell differentiation.
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Risk Score Sheds Light on Lupus Diagnosis
Study demonstrates the usefulness of phenotype risk scoring in systemic lupus erythematosus cases.
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Tackling the Side Effects of Gout Treatment
Adjunctive leflunomide may avoid the downside of methotrexate.
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MSK Ultrasound Aids Early Arthritis Detection
The advent of musculoskeletal ultrasonography opens the door to earlier detection of arthritis and other rheumatological diseases.
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Complex Issues Surround Speciality Medication Adherence
Many patients cited social troubles as a serious impediment to correctly following all medication instructions.
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Iron Uptake Impacts T Cell Inflammation in Lupus
Study finds targeting excess iron uptake can correct T cell dysfunction.
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Demystifying Systemic Scleroderma
Research focuses on heterogenous vascular changes preceding visible skin hardening.
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Serologies Identify Myopathies Disguised as Lung Disease
Experts stress delays in diagnosing anti-tRNA synthetase syndrome can be corrected with comprehensive serologies.
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Clues Found in Interval Between Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Younger patients and those with severe psoriasis progress more slowly.