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Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD)

is a leading rheumatology journal from BMJ and EULAR, publishing original research, reviews and recommendations

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD) is an international peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of rheumatology, which includes the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, arthritic disease, and connective tissue disorders. ARD publishes basic, clinical, and translational scientific research, including the most important recommendations for the management of various conditions.

ARD is an official journal of EULAR.

Free lay summaries are provided for selected research articles and all EULAR recommendations. You can keep up with the latest news via Twitter and Facebook.

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Editor-in-Chief: Professor Josef Smolen, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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Authors

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases considers unsolicited submissions of a variety of article types, including original research articles (extended and concise reports), viewpoints, and letters to the Editor.
 
The Author Information section provides general guidelines and requirements for specific article types.
 
Information is also provided on editorial policies and open access.

Free Lay Summaries

Are you looking for the latest rheumatology research findings presented in an easily accessible format to share with patients, carers or colleagues?

 

ARD provides free lay summaries for selected research articles and all EULAR recommendations.

 

These aim to clearly explain the results of the research studies as well as any implications for treatment of the specific condition. The summaries are written in plain language in a consistently structured format and checked for accuracy and readability by experts and patient representatives.

 

EULAR Recommendations

The EULAR Standing Committees regularly establish and publish recommendations for the treatment of various rheumatic disorders. Each of these recommendations is developed by a group of specialists in their field. All EULAR recommendations are free to access. 

 

The January 2021 issue of ARD contains the latest recommendations, including:

 

Prevention and management of fragility fractures in adults 50 years or older

Diagnosis and management of rheumatic immune-related adverse events due to cancer immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors

Treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases with Janus kinase inhibitors

Definition of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

A core data set for pregnancy registries in rheumatology

Assessment of competences in rheumatology specialty training

 

 

EULAR Textbooks

EULAR textbooks

Learn more about the range of EULAR textbooks on rheumatology published by BMJ.

Podcasts