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Biomarker discovery offers a novel therapeutic approach for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis, characterized by synovitis and progressive destruction of bone... Read more -
Gut microbiome dynamics linked to rheumatoid arthritis progression
University of Leeds-led research has identified specific changes in the gut microbiome of individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis, potentially... Read more -
Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis
Changes in the make-up of the gut microbiome are linked to the onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis in those... Read more -
Bidirectional link seen for rheumatoid arthritis, interstitial lung disease
There is a bidirectional association for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online... Read more -
Two genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis could serve as targets for diagnosis and treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells... Read more -
Anxiety/depression linked to health-related quality-of-life losses in seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
Patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with moderate and extreme anxiety/depression have mean health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) losses, regardless of pain... Read more -
New research shows a link between inflammatory bowel disease and joint problems
There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis—a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the... Read more -
New technique allows technicolor imaging of degenerative joint disease
Medical imaging is no longer in Kansas, Toto, as a team led by Penn State researchers brings traditional black and... Read more -
Joint problem solving: Study investigates how couples cope with rheumatoid arthritis
An Australian-first study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease, finding... Read more -
Early rheumatoid arthritis tied to hypertension
Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high incidence of prevalent and incident hypertension, according to a study published... Read more -
Asian and older rheumatoid arthritis sufferers 50% less likely to receive targeted treatment, finds study
Asian patients are half as likely to be started on biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis as white patients, new research... Read more -
Researchers pioneer novel method to enhance effectiveness of MSC therapy for cartilage repair
Researchers have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by... Read more -
Experts update recommendations for modern approach for systemic sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disorder, with both autoimmune and vascular features. The main hallmark is tissue... Read more -
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis frequently have persisting pain, study finds
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) undergoing standard-of-care treatment frequently have persisting pain, according to a study published online Sept. 30... Read more -
Protein blocking bone development could hold clues for future osteoporosis treatment
Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by stopping them from maturing during the... Read more
