Jeff Evans has been editor of Rheumatology News/MDedge Rheumatology and the EULAR Congress News since 2013. He started at Frontline Medical Communications in 2001 and was a reporter for 8 years before serving as editor of Clinical Neurology News and World Neurology, and briefly as editor of GI & Hepatology News. He graduated cum laude from Cornell University (New York) with a BA in biological sciences, concentrating in neurobiology and behavior.
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Gait freezing relieved by spinal cord, transcranial direct-current stimulation
Pilot studies examine two different technologies to treat freezing of gait and other aspects of gait dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease patients...
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‘Real-world’ study finds treat-to-target benefits out to 5 years
DAS28 and HAQ scores improved in patients with early RA in daily clinical practice.
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VIDEO: Advanced alternative payment model for RA set to undergo testing
SAN DIEGO – The RA APM helps to reduce barriers to good care by providing adequate reimbursement for cognitive services through monthly payments...
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Gout incidence is intertwined with serum urate, but only up to a point
SAN DIEGO – An analysis’ findings “[support] a role for additional factors in the pathogenesis of gout,” according to Nicola Dalbeth, MD.
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Legislative landscape affecting rheumatology has potential wins but many challenges
The American College of Rheumatology’s advocacy website shows members how to help.
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New RA JAK inhibitor, monoclonal antibody trial results scheduled for ACR 2017
Studies include phase 3 results for upadacitinib, phase 1/2 results of the monoclonal antibody E6011, and phase 2 safety results for filgotinib....
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Precision medicine’s future in rheumatic diseases outlined at ACR 2017
A 2-day premeeting course and dedicated session during the meeting will highlight some of the latest developments in precision medicine for...
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“Great debates” at ACR 2017 address biosimilar switching, new curricular milestones
Two debates at this year’s meeting are set to offer interesting viewpoints on two unsettled issues.
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Stopping anti-TNF drugs in PsA has high rebound risk
A preponderance of evidence suggests how difficult it is for PsA patients with low disease activity to discontinue the drugs.
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Poverty affects lupus mortality through damage accumulation
The study accounted for many confounding factors to determine the driving force behind elevated mortality in lupus patients who are poor.
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Plenary sessions at ANA 2017 cover wide spectrum of neurologic topics
Six plenary sessions over 3 days will cover neuronal circuits and behavior, global neurology, precision medicine, antisense oligonucleotide...
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BRAIN Initiative update to whet appetite for main ANA meeting
A panel of experts will describe the latest ideas and efforts to develop tools to understand multiple levels of neural circuitry and brain...
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ANA 2017 offers career development sessions at all levels
Morning sessions during Oct. 15-17 offer something for everyone for career development.
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Launch of adalimumab biosimilar Amjevita postponed
Amgen reached a deal with AbbVie to settle its patent infringement litigation.
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Ultrasound’s value for arthralgia may be to rule out IA
Ultrasound’s ability to predict the development of inflammatory arthritis was low.