Drug Therapy for Rheumatological Diseases
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Pharmaceuticals will explore the multifaceted landscape of drug therapy in rheumatological diseases. We invite submissions that delve into advancements and challenges in managing these complex conditions.
Topics of Interest
We are particularly interested in contributions addressing the following topics:
- Therapeutic drug level monitoring: Optimizing drug efficacy and minimizing toxicity through precise monitoring in various rheumatic diseases.
- New therapies in difficult to treat (refractory) manifestations of rheumatic diseases: Discussing the mechanisms, clinical applications, and outcomes of both groundbreaking new drugs and refined traditional treatments. This includes but is not limited to biologics, small-molecule inhibitors, complement inhibitors, etc., for refractory rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, lupus nephritis, discoid lupus, or IgG4 disease.
- Shared decision-making: Examining the crucial role of patient–provider collaboration in selecting and adhering to chronic, life-sustaining medications, empowering patients with rheumatic diseases in their treatment journey.
- Efficacy vs. safety of drug therapy in special conditions like kidney disease, liver disease, gastric bypass, pregnancy, and breastfeeding: Evidence reports and meta-analyses highlighting the safety vs. efficacy of drugs commonly used for rheumatic disease management in special conditions like kidney disease, liver disease, pregnancy, etc.
This issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current pharmacological strategies, foster discussions on personalized medicine, and highlight the importance of patient-centered care in rheumatology. We welcome original research, reviews, and commentaries from experts in the field.
Dr. Shivani Garg
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- rheumatology
- drug therapy
- biologics
- DMARDs
- therapeutic drug monitoring
- shared decision-making
- autoimmune diseases
- chronic disease management, safety vs. efficacy of rheumatic disease therapy
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