Trending Rheumatology News from May 2026

Trending Rheumatology News from May 2026

In this edition, we look at new EAULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis, the vagal nerve and more. Read the full coverage here: New EULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis keep pace with 'ever-evolving field' [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260514/new-eular-recommendations-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-keep-pace-with-everevolving-field] Calabrese: Vagal nerve stimulation a 'tectonic shift' in rheumatoid arthritis management [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260506/calabrese-vagal-nerve-stimulation-a-tectonic-shift-in-rheumatoid-arthritis-management] FDA grants fast track designation to intra-articular GLP-1 analog for knee osteoarthritis [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260508/fda-grants-fast-track-designation-to-glp1-analog-for-knee-osteoarthritis] Lupus prevention remains elusive despite new treatments [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260512/lupus-prevention-remains-elusive-despite-new-treatments] New agents, combinations make for 'exciting time' in psoriatic arthritis [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260505/new-agents-combinations-make-for-exciting-time-in-psoriatic-arthritis] References: Calabrese LH. Psychoneuroimmunology 101; How will vagal nerve stimulation affect the rheumatologist's practice. Presented at The Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East; April 30-May 3, 2026; Destin, Florida (hybrid meeting).Healio interviews Healio interviews Healio interviews James JA. Novel treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus. Presented at: Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East; April 30-May 3, 2026; Destin, Florida (hybrid meeting). Kavanaugh A. Achieving precision medicine in PsA: Novel treatment strategies. Presented at The Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East; April 30-May 3, 2026; Destin, Florida (hybrid meeting).

Rheumatology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of May 4, 2026

In this edition, we look at rheumatology visits impacting reproductive health counseling, restrictive Medicare Part D coverage, and more. Read the full coverage here: Services targeting rheumatology visits increased reproductive health counseling rates 625% [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260406/services-targeting-rheumatology-visits-increased-reproductive-health-counseling-rates-625] Medicare Part D coverage of certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs 'restrictive' [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260413/medicare-part-d-coverage-of-certain-rheumatoid-arthritis-drugs-restrictive] DMARD treatment fails to mitigate osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260408/dmard-treatment-fails-to-mitigate-osteoporosis-in-rheumatoid-arthritis] FDA to 'carefully shepherd' CAR T-cell therapy trials in autoimmune, rheumatic disease [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260409/fda-to-carefully-shepherd-car-tcell-therapy-trials-in-autoimmune-rheumatic-disease] Low pay, longer training requirements hobble pediatric rheumatology workforce numbers [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260402/low-pay-longer-training-requirements-hobble-pediatric-rheumatology-workforce-numbers] References: Aritomi T, et al. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2026;doi:10.1002/art.70125. Healio interviews Healio interviews Kwon Y, et al. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2026;doi:10.1002/art.70132. Marcy D, et al. Arthritis Care Res. 2026;doi:10.1002/acr.80014.

Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 29, 2025

In this edition, we look at the impact of GLP-1s on total joint replacement, the safety of NSAID's and more. Read the full coverage here: GLP-1s may have profound impact on total joint replacement [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251208/glp1s-may-have-profound-impact-on-total-joint-replacement] NSAID use may be safe prior to total joint arthroplasty [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251201/nsaid-use-may-be-safe-prior-to-total-joint-arthroplasty] Complication risk may be lower for revision TJA when performed in ASC [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251120/complication-risk-may-be-lower-for-revision-tja-when-performed-in-asc] Despite improved function, patients with elbow dislocation often report long-term pain [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251205/despite-improved-function-patients-with-elbow-dislocation-often-report-longterm-pain] Osteochondral allograft transplant may treat pediatric elbow osteochondritis dissecans [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251215/osteochondral-allograft-transplant-may-treat-pediatric-elbow-osteochondritis-dissecans] References: Acuña AJ, et al. Paper 33. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Foran JRH, et al. Paper 31. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Healio Interviews Perkins CA, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2025;doi:10.1177/03635465251366903. Plaisier N, et al. Paper 29. Presented at: Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Oct. 15-18, 2025; Phoenix.

Lung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025

In this edition, immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer, updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer and more. Read the full coverage here: VIDEO: Immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer among highlights from ESMO 2025 [https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251123/video-immunotherapy-in-advanced-lung-cancer-among-highlights-from-esmo-2025] VIDEO: Updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer from ESMO 2025 [https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251123/video-updates-in-egfrmutated-lung-cancer-from-esmo-2025] VIDEO: DeLLphi-303 results show 'major jump in survival' for SCLC patients [https://www.healio.com/resources/oncointel-lung-cancer/expert-videos-on-lung-cancer/video-dellphi303-results-show-major-jump-in-survival-for-sclc-patients] Emphysema found during lung cancer screening raises risk for mortality [https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20251121/emphysema-found-during-lung-cancer-screening-raises-risk-for-mortality] Q&A: More nonsmokers developing lung cancer due to radon exposure, air pollution [https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251118/qa-more-nonsmokers-developing-lung-cancer-due-to-radon-exposure-air-pollution] References · González Gutiérrez J, et al. Radiology. 2025;doi:10.1148/radiol.250949. [https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.250949] · Healio Interviews · Healio Interviews · Healio Interviews · Paulson KG, et al. Abstract OA13.01. Presented at IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer; Sept. 6-9, 2025; Barcelona.

Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025

In this edition, we look at robotic-assisted surgery, dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA and more. Read the full coverage here: Higher head-to-cup ratio, robotic-assisted surgery may lower dislocation rate after THA [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251114/higher-headtocup-ratio-roboticassisted-surgery-may-lower-dislocation-rate-after-tha] Fully maximizing bearing diameter may reduce dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251104/fully-maximizing-bearing-diameter-may-reduce-dislocation-risk-in-fixedbearing-tha] How may GLP-1s impact nutrition prior to orthopedic surgery? [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251210/how-may-glp1s-impact-nutrition-prior-to-orthopedic-surgery] Medicare contractors propose coverage restriction of peripheral nerve block procedures [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251125/medicare-contractors-propose-coverage-restriction-of-peripheral-nerve-block-procedures] Physician content on TikTok may guide patient education [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251119/physician-content-on-tiktok-may-guide-patient-education] References: Expert submission Healio Interviews Healio Interviews Kobayashi JK, et al. Paper 54. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Wang E, et al. Maximizing bearing diameter markedly lowers dislocations in primary total hip arthroplasty. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas.