Rheumatoid Arthritis

For rheumatology patients, opioids have more immediate risks than addiction, says the University of Michigan's Daniel Clauw, M.D., in an interview with Rheumatology Network.

Research points to evidence showing that microorganisms inside our bodies could play a role in the development of arthritis, but it could also be a new therapeutic pathway.

To be young and African-American with a connective tissue disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, means possibly facing a greater risk of developing some types of heart disease.

Doing yoga improved rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and mood for female adults following trend of benefits associated with other conditions.

Connective tissue disease (CTD) groups together various disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. A new study from the University of Chicago found that complications from these diseases are more prominent based on race.

Study shows that 14-3-3η protein serum levels can more accurately identify patients with early polyarthritis at risk for long-term poor outcomes.

Developing arthritis could increase the risk of falling into poverty, especially for female patients.

A new study recommends that only a small minority of rheumatoid arthritis patients who are in clinical remission should discontinue adalimumab.

Blood analysis in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as psoriatic arthritis indicates that biologic medications do not reduce the efficacy of anti-pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, and that patients with such conditions may not need to be vaccinated more frequently than others.

Study shows a connection between a man's high body mass index and a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis while no similar connection could be found for women.

In early rheumatoid arthritis, disease activity and pain do not necessarily occur in parallel.

Tocilizumab added to methotrexate suppresses inflammation as compared to tocilizumab alone after inadequate methotrexate response.

Review confirms increased risk of atrial fibrillation in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Diclofenac is a common wallet-friendly painkiller; but it may also be just the boost cancer treatments need for better outcomes.

A new protein that regulates the damage done in cases of severe rheumatoid arthritis has been identified

Finding treatments for rheumatoid arthritis has proven to be a challenge in the medical community but researchers have found a potential way to help predict whether a medication will be effective in this patient population.

Investigators looking to compare the risks of 13 different targeted immunomodulators gathered 51 observational studies and 10 randomized controlled trials that made head-to-head comparisons. Most of the studies involved patients with rheumatoid arthritis but the underlying research also included patients with ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

High levels of soluble biglycan (sBGN) are present in the synovial fluid of patients with severe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While the connection between sBGN and inflammation had been established by previous research, this study is among the first to demonstrate that higher concentrations of sBGN are present in more severe arthritis cases.

Study shows links between past and current oral birth control usage with better patient reported outcomes for arthritis symptoms

A biomarker test designed to assess disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis could also help doctors determine how patients will respond to treatment.

The American College of Rheumatology has new guidelines for treating rheumatoid arthritis. How familiar are you with the new guidelines? Test your knowledge in this quiz.

Researchers studied elderly patients with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions enrolled in an exercise program in order to test the idea that an exercise program could improve their mobility and enhance the overall health of the participants.

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, depression, stress, anxiety, and anger may compound their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Arthritis pain severity can be reduced with high-intensity training, such as cycling, according to a recent study.

The pain threshold of arthritis patients can increase after their brain chemistry is altered.

It’s painful, debilitating, and can be accompanied by a slew of other complications; but luckily, this year has been no exception when it comes to better understanding rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers have clarified the contribution of IL-12 and IL-23 in immune regulation.

A head-to-head test of seven biologic agents finds that all are similarly effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

Tools measuring a patient’s self-reported fatigue, sleep disturbance or depression aren’t usually tracked in the doctor’s office.

Researchers examined data from 19,000 rheumatologist-diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients in order to assess and compare the impact of total knee arthroplasty on pain and health-related quality of life.