June 23, 2022
SLE-dysregulated genes were linked to biological functions and gene networks, including regulation of type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway, response to steroid hormone, and response to hypoxia.
June 18, 2022
Data from an analysis of the National Inpatient Sample provides insight into the risk of pregnancy complications among women with systemic lupus erythematosus compared to their counterparts without systemic lupus erythematosus in the US over a decade-long period.
April 28, 2022
“In recent years, the habit of delaying pregnancy because of social and economic reasons has become more common, increasing the possibility of getting pregnant after the onset of the disease," investigators stated. "This fact makes pregnancy a more frequent issue to deal with in the present years.”
March 22, 2022
“Understanding the impact of axSpA on pregnancy outcomes is a vital component of improving management of women with axSpA at every stage of their lives,” investigators stated.
July 15, 2021
Given the low prevalence of anti-Sjögren's-syndrome-related antigen A (anti-SSA) and anti–Sjögren's-syndrome-related antigen B (anti-SSB) in women with rheumatoid arthritis who would like to conceive, intensive echocardiographic screening may not be necessary.
December 10, 2020
Positive ACPA status may not necessarily mean a greater likelihood of osteoporosis and fracture for rheumatoid arthritis patients, study shows.
November 25, 2020
Methotrexate can reduce inflammation and improve function in knees with osteoarthritis (OA), researchers report.
November 20, 2020
Over the course of this year there have been some pivotal studies on osteoporosis and women's health. We've published stories based on studies that explore the use of vitamin D and calcium supplementation and bone mineral density. We've featured a few studies that examine the effectiveness of bisphosphonates and the role of anabolic agents to to fight osteoporosis. Learn more about these and other studies in today's slideshow.
November 18, 2020
Osteoporosis therapeutic treatments should always be individualized, says Felicia Cosman, M.D., an endocrinologist with Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Dr. Cosman is the author of a study recently presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in which she shared results from a study that explored treatment sequences with romosozumab before or after antiresorptive medication.
November 04, 2020
Beta blockers may slow the rate of bone loss that occurs as people age, a study published in JBMR Plus suggests.