Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis

September 17, 2021

While the antioxidants in tea may reduce the risk of developing inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, previous studies have shown inconclusive results.

September 17, 2021

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Rheumatology Network's highlights from the week ending September 17, 2021.

September 15, 2021

While lifestyle habits are modifiable risk factors, changing them can be especially challenging for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, who must also deal with chronic inflammatory disease.

September 13, 2021

“The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted the lives of patients living with rheumatoid arthritis which has contributed to anxiety, depression, and reduced well-being.”

September 10, 2021

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Rheumatology Network's highlights from the week ending September 10, 2021.

September 07, 2021

Most patients share a fear of falling or psychological distress that can exacerbate physical limitations. In fact, more than half of RA patients report significant fear of falling.

September 07, 2021

The survey found that 22.3% (n = 62) patients reduced or interrupted treatment and only 3.9% (n = 11) patients stopped treatment entirely. The duration of disease (p = 0.023) and disease activity (p = 0.001) were significant contributing factors in the decision to discontinue treatment.

September 02, 2021

The move comes amid delays in FDA approvals for multiple JAK inhibitors for the treatment of rheumatic conditions.

August 26, 2021

Factors that impacted poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19 were closely related to age and comorbidities, not rheumatic disease diagnosis. Increased risk was seen in patients receiving glucocorticoids.

August 19, 2021

In this retrospective study, investigators analyzed patients with newly diagnosed RA, to determine if short-term, low doses (< 10 mg/day) of prednisone would help DAS28-ESR score.