June 02, 2025

Glycosylated IgG Disrupts Kidney Cell Metabolism: Study 

Children with lupus nephritis had altered IgG sugar chains that impaired kidney cell metabolism, and removing those sugars reversed the injury in lab tests.

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June 02, 2025

Only 20% Account for 80% of Steroid Use: Study

In a UK-wide analysis of nearly 2 million patients, researchers found that “a fifth of patients receiving corticosteroids accounted for over 80% of oral and inhaled corticosteroid prescribing,” highlighting concentrated use and variable treatment persistence across formulations.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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May 23, 2025

New Inhaled Treprostinil Option Approved

Yutrepia represents an additional therapeutic option within the prostacyclin class for the management of PAH and PH-ILD.

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May 23, 2025

Can Herbs Be Used for the Treatment of Obesity-Linked Thyroiditis?

A new study found that five traditional herbs may influence obesity-linked Hashimoto’s thyroiditis through a process called efferocytosis, with quercetin emerging as a key compound involved in regulating immune activity.

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May 19, 2025

Growth Disrupted in One-Third of JIA Patients, Study

In a study of 107 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, researchers found that one-third had growth or pubertal disturbances—often linked to disrupted hormone levels and longer disease duration.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 07, 2025

Corticosteroid Use Linked to Weight, Waist Gains

In a study of over 80,000 adults, long-term corticosteroid use—including inhaled and topical forms—was associated with gradual weight gain and waist enlargement, especially in women and those with overweight or obesity.

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April 29, 2024

A Look Ahead at Rheumatology in 2024

A rheumatologist reflected on rheumatology developments in 2023 and looked ahead to the developments and challenges the field may face in 2024.

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