The HCPLive rheumatoid arthritis page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on arthritis. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for RA, and more.
October 22nd 2024
Investigators analyzed antibody response after 2 SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations.
Fatigue in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Don't Ask, Don't Tell?
June 12th 2015For decades researchers have been trying to identify the source of the correlation between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fatigue – a common symptom of the disease. However, the reason it may have remained a mystery for so long could be because there isn't one.
Triple DMARD Induction Regimen Beats MTX Monotherapy in Early RA
June 11th 2015Starting patients with early RA on triple combination therapy with DMARDs, rather than escalating therapy with a step-wise approach, significantly improves disease activity and functional ability over 2 years, according to a new study.
More Studies Validate HA Shots for Knee OA
May 5th 2015(OARSI2015) A new systematic review found intra-articular hyaluronic acid mildly effective for knee osteoarthritis pain, despite significant weaknesses and risks of bias in the trials. Another study using a large database found that the injections delay knee replacement.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Death
May 4th 2015In addition to recent research that used genetic factors to predict the severity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), another development suggests that patients have an increased risk of a surprise heart attack even without showing symptoms.
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Triggered by Mouth Bacteria
Inflammation in the gums and mouth bacteria may be a trigger behind the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings presented at the 93rd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research.
Evaluating a Young Patient with Joint Pain and Stiffness Part 2
You see a 29-year-old female insurance saleswoman with a 6-week history of joint pains and swelling affecting both hands and wrists, both feet and her left knee. Her symptoms are worse when she first gets up in the morning and it takes a few hours before her joints seem to loosen up.
Insulin Resistance Higher in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
The increased insulin resistance seen in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients compared to non-RA controls did not contribute to additional atherosclerosis risk, according to research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.