Cart is empty New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Software created from ‘building blocks’ could incorporate artificial intelligence, supporting medical staff
New “building-block” approaches to the creation of digital tools that include data and artificial intelligence could play a key role in improving the running of hospital wards and disease management, according to the findings of new research.
Diverse task force develops new quality measures to improve lupus care by 2030
Leaders of a project to develop and implement equitable new quality measures for lupus care by the end of the decade will present their work at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting.
Study finds low anti-Ro titers are not associated with fetal heart block
New research from an ongoing study that will be presented at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting, shows that pregnant women with very low titers of anti-Ro antibodies are at minimal to no risk of fetal atrioventricular (AV) block, a serious disorder affecting the heart’s electrical system.
Researchers identify incidence and risk factors for new-onset interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis
New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting, reports the incidence and risk factors for new-onset interstitial lung disease (ILD) in previously ILD-negative systemic sclerosis patients.
Better physician communication improves health outcomes, say researchers
A trio of University of Texas at Arlington researchers focused on patient-centered communications has found that women who felt their health concerns were listened to by their health care providers had more positive outcomes compared to those who did not feel heard.
Researchers say AI model accurately identifies, predicts joint damage in hand X-rays
New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting, shows that a deep learning system could accurately identify and predict joint space narrowing and erosions in hand radiographs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Study finds acute calcium pyrophosphate deposition arthritis doubles fracture risk
Researchers will present the first-ever study of fractures and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting. They report a doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis compared to those without the disease.
Guilt not as persuasive if directly tied to personal responsibility, analysis finds
Invoking a sense of guilt—a common tool used by advertisers, fundraisers and overbearing parents everywhere—can backfire if it explicitly holds a person responsible for another’s suffering, a meta-analysis of studies revealed.
Early-life exposure to manganese may be beneficial to adolescent cognition
Manganese is both an essential nutrient and a toxic chemical, primarily obtained through diet, water, supplements, and environmental elements. But the level at which manganese shifts from beneficial to harmful to the developing brain remains unclear. Children’s susceptibility to the neurotoxic effects of manganese may vary based on when they are exposed to this metal in their lifetime.