Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis Presaged by Changes in Gut Microbiome
Alterations in the gut microbiome began as early as 10 months before the onset of RA in anti–cyclic citrullinated protein–positive individuals at...
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RA Prevention: A Decade of Trials Provides Insights on What’s to Come
Data from recent studies suggested improved risk stratification and understanding of disease pathogenesis are key in identifying more effective...
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What’s the Evidence Behind Popular Supplements in Rheumatology? Experts Weigh in
Many people with rheumatologic diseases try supplements for symptom relief. Here’s what you need to know about some common picks.
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Cannabis Often Used as a Substitute for Traditional Medications
A recent cross-sectional survey showed that a considerable number of patients with rheumatic diseases switched to medical cannabis for better...
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Rheumatology: A Promising Outlook But Many Barriers to Overcome
Tracking patient response to DMARD therapy has the potential to improve remission, but multiple barriers must be overcome before it’s widely...
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Few Differences Seen in RA Pain Outcomes for JAK Inhibitors, Biologics
JAK inhibitors were found to be either marginally more effective or as effective as biologic DMARDs in reducing pain in patients with rheumatoid...
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Too Few Immunocompromised Veterans Are Getting Zoster Vaccinations
A study found < 50% of US veterans on chronic immunosuppressive medications received RZV by mid-2023.
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New Scanner Creates Highly Detailed, 3D Images of Blood Vessels in Seconds
Researchers created a scanner that provides 3D images of vasculature, useful in RA, PVD, and cancer treatment.
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Methotrexate in Preventing RA: Benefits in ACPA-Negative Patients, and Is It Cost Effective?
ACPA–negative individuals with clinically suspect arthralgia had reduced rates of RA development when treated with a 1-year course of methotrexate...
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ILD Subtypes in Rheumatoid Arthritis Carry Different Risk Factor Profiles
Individuals who were male, seropositive, and smokers had a seven times higher risk for developing RA-UIP, the ILD subtype with a poor prognosis,...
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Direct-to-Consumer Testing’s Expansion to Rheumatology Has Benefits but Potential Risks
Rheumatologists and lab specialists generally support consumers’ ability to access tests without a doctor’s order, but they remain aware of the...