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Nov 26, 2024 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
A recent study presented at #ACR24 convergence highlights significant gaps and inconsistencies in the research of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) and adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD). Analyzing 195 studies with over 18,000 patients, they found considerable variation in clinical and outcome measures between pediatric and adult cohorts.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
medscape.com | Bella Mehta
closePlease confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape. If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. At the ACR Convergence 2024, Dr Bella Mehta expounds on how the new guidelines for lupus nephritis emphasize a shift toward more aggressive management and frequent monitoring.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1Ra) have transformed the treatment landscape for type 2 diabetes and obesity. By enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon release, and slowing gastric emptying, GLP-1Ras enable better glucose control and weight management. They’ve also shown promise beyond glycemic control, reducing albuminuria in diabetic patients—a benefit believed to be largely independent of blood sugar levels.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
In the digital age, managing health conditions is rapidly evolving as patients increasingly turn to online resources for answers—over 65% search for health-related questions online. Our study, presented at #ACR24 (Abstract 0364), analyzed Google search trends for rheumatic disease topics, offering a fascinating glimpse into how online search behavior can reveal patient needs and experiences.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 00127-4/fulltext&sz=64)
arthroplastytoday.org | Anne R. Bass |Bella Mehta |Peter K. Sculco |Yi Zhang
AbstractPerioperative practices have been introduced over the last decade to decrease the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). We sought to determine whether rates of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for PJI decreased during the period 2006-2016. This observational cohort study used data from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System to identify patients undergoing TKA in 2006-2016.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
In a very interesting study at #EULAR2024, researchers demonstrated that personalized, supervised exercise therapy significantly improves physical function and quality of life for individuals with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and severe functional limitations. This finding marks a critical advancement in the treatment of axSpA, particularly for patients with sustained disease activity, severe ankylosis, or significant comorbidities, who have historically been under-represented in research.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
Pregnancy in lupus patients is a complex situation, posing significant concerns for both patients and physicians due to the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. These outcomes can range from increased incidences of preeclampsia and eclampsia to significant rises in maternal and fetal mortality. About 40-50 years ago, most rheumatologists advised lupus patients against planning pregnancies due to the high risks of mortality and morbidity.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
Large language models, such as ChatGPT, are advanced systems trained on vast amounts of text data, far exceeding what a human can read in a lifetime, to understand and generate human-like language. With these tools at our disposal, they are inevitably making their way into healthcare. One notable example is response optimization for SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) patients, as highlighted in abstract #0989 at #EULAR2024.
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare complex, sporadic, systemic autoinflammatory disease similar to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) characterized by sustained fever, salmon-colored rash, and arthritis. AOSD and sJIA are considered the same spectrum of disease with similar pathophysiology occurring in different age groups. Both are characterized by the classic triad of fevers, joint pain, and a distinctive salmon-colored rash.
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Nov 22, 2023 | 
rheumnow.com | Bella Mehta
IgG4-related disease (IgG-RD) describes a group of fibroinflammatory diseases whose features may include autoimmune pancreatitis, swelling of or within an organ system (an inflammatory pseudotumor), salivary gland disease (which can lead to enlargement of the salivary glands), swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), skin manifestations, and symptoms consistent with allergies or asthma.
