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Current Rheumatology Reports

Current Rheumatology Reports provides in-depth review articles contributed by international experts on the most significant developments in rheumatology, emphasizing recently published papers of major importance and covering diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of rheumatologic disorders. The journal is online-only and its print ISSN 1523-3774 is ceased.

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Subject Rheumatology
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1523-3774
eISSN 1534-6307
Invitation Only Yes
Cost Range Open access APC: £3090.00 GBP / $4690.00 USD / €3990.00 EUR; subscription publishing has no APC charges.

Submission Instructions

Current Rheumatology Reports is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Reviews must include a disclosure statement and a statement identifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and or critically revised the work.
References Reviews must cite relevant literature to support claims, and references in the text must be numbered in square brackets with the reference list numbered consecutively.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive order, and supplied with captions, while previously published material must be credited to the original source.
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Invited Commentaries

Cover Letter The corresponding author must mention any unpublished material included in the manuscript and provide transparency on the re-use of material.
Abstract An abstract is required. 150 to 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript A competing interests statement must be included, and the article type must cite appropriate and relevant literature in support of its claims.
References Numbered citations in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered consecutively and include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text. Tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive order, and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals and have concise captions beginning with bold Fig. and the figure number.
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Recent Publications

Correction: Family Planning and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Catherine Sims, Mehret Birru Talabi

10.1007/s11926-025-01196-7
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Treatment of Persons with Rheumatoid Arthritis with a History of Cancer

Beeta Shasti-Nazem, Sanyogita Chandra, Jennifer Strouse, Namrata Singh

10.1007/s11926-025-01200-0
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Advances in Drug Research Targeting Neutrophils for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

YiRan Wang, YiQin Shu, Hao Wu

10.1007/s11926-025-01201-z
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What can Animal Models tell us About T Cells in Spondyloarthritis Pathogenesis?

Judith A. Smith

10.1007/s11926-025-01203-x
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Vaccination Update and Specific Concerns for RA

Mariana Urquiaga, Kevin L. Winthrop, Jeffrey R. Curtis

10.1007/s11926-025-01197-6
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Online First publication occurs after receipt of corrected proofs. No acceptance or first-decision timeframe is stated.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used to provide transparency on re-use of material and mention any unpublished material included in the manuscript. Suggested reviewers may be included in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publishing requires an APC of £3090.00 GBP / $4690.00 USD / €3990.00 EUR; subscription publishing has no APC charges.

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Research Topics

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research Vasculitis and related conditions Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Inflammasome and immune disorders Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Platelet Disorders and Treatments Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Bone health and osteoporosis research Bone and Joint Diseases T-cell and B-cell Immunology Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies