Rheumatology Network Newsletter

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Four reasons why refractory lupus nephritis is so hard to treat

Investigators are currently pursuing at least 50 possible new treatments, or treatment targets, for systemic lupus and lupus nephritis. We're tracking the studies and in this slideshow, we highlight the results from nine new studies on lupus nephritis.

Opioids Before Surgery Raises AE Risk and More in this News Roundup

In today's news roundup, we focus on recent advances made in osteoarthritis that touch on cardiovascular issues, bone spurs and treatment modalities.

New Osteoporosis Guidelines Support Multi-Disciplinary Treatment

Bone fracture patients should be managed by a multi-disciplinary clinical team that includes case management to ensure that patients are being properly and fully evaluated and treated for osteoporosis and the risk of future fractures, according to clinical recommendations issued on Friday by the a international group of experts speaking at the annual American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) meeting that took place over the weekend in Orlando.

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