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ANNUAL REPORT2021Advances in Complex Care
2021

Rheumatology

Our dedication to basic and clinical research is helping advance the field on some of the most pressing issues in rheumatology today – from COVID-19 and disparities in care to fundamental questions about the underlying mechanisms of challenging conditions.

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A Letter from Lou Bridges

Our Physician-in-Chief shares thoughts on challenges wrought by the pandemic, as well as clinical and research achievements made in 2021.

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FDA Approval of New Lupus Therapy Marks a Milestone

HSS researchers were instrumental in the 2021 FDA approval of anifrolumab, a milestone for systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Managing Rheumatic Patients in the COVID Era

The COVID-19 pandemic provided HSS researchers with a unique opportunity to study the intersection of the illness and rheumatic disease.

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New Treatment Guidelines for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

A team led by HSS clinicians released new guidelines for the treatment of JIA reflecting advances in medications and treatment paradigms.

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Understanding Disparities after Knee Arthroplasty

New research sheds light on potential opportunities to reduce disparities in outcomes between Blacks and whites following total knee arthroplasty.

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A Letter from HSS Medical Leadership

Hear from our medical and research leadership on the evolution of complex care at HSS in 2021.

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