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Clinical test predicts best rheumatoid arthritis treatment on first try
1 in 100 people in Britain today live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Unlike osteoarthritis (OA), RA is caused not by... Read more -
Researchers find immune pathway in joint tissue involved in early rheumatoid arthritis
A new study by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that joint tissue from patients with... Read more -
Protein target could control chronic inflammation without affecting acute response
Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system is stuck in attack-mode, sending cell after cell to defend and repair the... Read more -
New insights into chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Kennedy researchers have uncovered new clues about how immune memory exacerbates inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, which could lead to better... Read more -
Simple therapies outperform high-tech options for knee arthritis pain and mobility
Knee braces, water therapy and exercise are the most promising non-drug therapies for treating knee osteoarthritis, according to a new... Read more -
Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment
A set of genes that could be used to help doctors predict which children will respond well to treatment for... Read more -
Integrative exome sequencing and machine learning identify new genes contributing to systemic sclerosis risk
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a severe autoimmune disease with complex genetic causes. Some genetic contributors have been identified, but others... Read more -
The many ways that AI enters rheumatology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the mainstream. The term encompasses a wide variety of machines that can learn from data,... Read more -
AI-powered study shows surge in global rheumatoid arthritis since 1980, revealing local hotspots
The most comprehensive analysis of rheumatoid arthritis data to date reveals that demographic changes and uneven health infrastructure have exacerbated... Read more -
Osteoarthritis: Too many non-evidence-based therapies?
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain, often affecting physical function, daily activities, and quality of life. EULAR—The European... Read more
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Studies show nurses play a critical role for people with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases
EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—believes that nurses are an important part of the health care team, especially for... Read more -
Patient organizations: Supporting RMD patients with education
When receiving a diagnosis of a rheumatic musculoskeletal disease (RMD), people need a lot of information. Some need it all... Read more -
Guidance needed for RMD patients seeking help online
Rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) have an important impact on quality of life, and represent an economic burden to society. EULAR—The... Read more -
First data from the EULAR RheumaFacts project
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are the leading causes of disability worldwide, resulting in significant health care and social support... Read more -
Large study finds no significant overall cancer risk increase with JAK inhibitors in RA
Regulatory authorities issued precautionary recommendations following the ORAL Surveillance trial, which demonstrated an elevated risk of cancer with tofacitinib, compared... Read more
