From the Journals
From the Journals
RA precision medicine using synovial biopsy ‘remains elusive’
Histologic analysis did not sufficiently predict treatment response to certain medications, but gene expression and transcriptome analysis methods...
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Positive trial of methotrexate in hand OA has modest results
A randomized controlled trial of methotrexate in inflammatory hand OA demonstrated clinical benefit, suggesting a potential role for...
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Researchers link two genes to Raynaud’s disease
The discovery will hopefully lead to new therapeutic avenues for the condition, experts say.
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Approximately 20% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with arthritis
New data show disproportionate arthritis prevalence among women, veterans, non-Hispanic White individuals, and those aged 45 years and older.
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Abatacept, certolizumab: Best biologics in early RA
The study was the first head-to-head comparison of multiple biologics plus methotrexate vs. active conventional DMARDs plus steroid bridging for...
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Biomarkers may help women with RA to decide on medications in pregnancy
Researchers find differences in gene expression before pregnancy that could help women with rheumatoid arthritis choose to stop or continue...
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Tool in development aims to steer telehealth visit appropriateness in rheumatology
The model, using patient characteristics as well as provider preferences, suggests when certain visits can be carried out via telehealth.
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3-D stereophotogrammetry helps detect progression of craniofacial morphea
Existing tools that detect disease progression in patients with CM are limited.
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Pediatric psoriasis: Black children, males more likely to have palmoplantar subtype, study finds
Nail involvement occurred in significantly more Black and Hispanic/Latino patients than in White patients.
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Anemia, iron deficit common in rheumatic disease pregnancy
Low maternal levels of hemoglobin and serum ferritin in pregnancy were associated with adverse infant outcomes.
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Anti-acid meds lower strength of systemic sclerosis drug
Weakened bioavailability of mycophenolate mofetil could require adjustments in treatment.