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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 -
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 -
Impact of education and social factors in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
Social determinants of health (SDH), such as socioeconomic status and educational background are factors that are increasingly recognized as critical... Read more -
Studies identify predictors and outcomes in systemic sclerosis
The Very Early Diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis (VEDOSS) criteria identify red flags as puffy fingers, abnormal nailfold capillaroscopy, and specific... Read more -
New research identifies key driver of inflammation in spondyloarthritis
NDORMS researchers have identified a primary source of inflammatory IL-17 driving spondyloarthritis, paving the way for the development of targeted... Read more -
Two genes linked to common inflammatory arthritis suggest new treatment options
In a first-of-its-kind genome-wide association study (GWAS) researchers have discovered two genes, RNF144B and ENPP1, that cause calcium pyrophosphate deposition... Read more -
Researchers investigate the cause of lung damage in autoimmune diseases
Patients with systemic sclerosis or Sjögren's syndrome suffer from various inflammatory reactions triggered by the body's own immune system. A... Read more -
New approach to evaluating cases with rheumatic reactions to cancer immunotherapy
The prevalence and severity of rheumatic adverse reactions in cancer immunotherapy is significantly underestimated, due to the lack of standardized... Read more -
Fine-tuning osteoclast development: A targeted approach to bone disease
Bone-destructive diseases such as osteoporosis and chronic inflammatory arthritis affect millions of people worldwide, causing pain, fractures, and decreased quality... Read more -
Scientists uncover key clues to how a viral infection can lead to arthritis-like disease
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that has been identified in more than 110 countries around the world. The... Read more -
People with lupus who have certain antibodies are more likely to experience blood clots, researchers find
Some patients with lupus who possess specific antibodies are at a higher risk of thrombotic events such as a blood... Read more
