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Rheumatoid arthritis patients with mono-, oligo-arthritis, high PGA remain most fatigued
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with mono- or oligo-arthritis and high Patient Global Assessment (PGA) at diagnosis remain the most fatigued, according to a study published in the June issue of Rheumatology.
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Fatigue with rheumatoid arthritis tied to disease activity, education level
The Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multi-Dimensional Questionnaire (BRAF-MDQ) and Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI-C) scores show consistency in assessing fatigue with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published ...
Jun 26, 2024
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FDA expands pediatric indication for Rinvoq
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded indications for AbbVie's Rinvoq (upadacitinib) to now include pediatric patients (ages 2 years and older) with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) and psoriatic ...
Jun 24, 2024
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REMORA: New technology is first to allow patients to add daily symptoms to their health record
Researchers at The University of Manchester are to trial a system that allows people living with rheumatoid arthritis to send their daily symptoms securely to their health record, in a first for the NHS.
Jun 19, 2024
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Psoriasis study shows high level of arthritis symptoms in patients
Early results of an international study examining the risk of arthritis for people with psoriasis have shown a high burden of joint symptoms in 712 patients—25% of the total studied so far.
Jun 18, 2024
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Shoring up blood vessels may offer new approach for treating autoimmune rheumatic diseases
A study from physician-scientists at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) points to a potential novel approach for treating autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis—preventing antibodies and immune cells from leaving ...
Jun 17, 2024
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The impact of lifestyle intervention in rheumatoid arthritis
EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has previously made recommendations for lifestyle interventions in people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ...
Jun 17, 2024
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New insights into the role of salivary glands in Sjögren's disease
Sjögren's disease primarily affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in tissue inflammation characterized by the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), and a loss of glandular function—resulting in ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Does bone marrow edema induced by mechanical stress progress to structural lesions?
Immediately after childbirth, a large number of women have sacroiliac bone marrow edema (BMO) visible on MRI. Although generally attributed to mechanical stress, these transient postpartum lesions bear a striking resemblance ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Investigating novel treatment options in systemic sclerosis
EULAR, The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, updated its recommendations for systemic sclerosis (SSc) in 2023. Notably, four new therapies were added that had not been included in 2017—highlighting how ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Is fish intake linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) results from a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Past efforts to identify JIA's environmental risk factors have been restricted due to limited high-quality data and ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Unpicking the complexity of systemic sclerosis
In 2023, The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology(EULAR) updated its recommendations for the treatment of systemic sclerosis (SSc), with many new inclusions around manifestations such as skin fibrosis and interstitial ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Encouraging cooperation in inflammatory arthritis
There is a need to improve cross-sectoral care for people with inflammatory arthritis. The Danish Centre for Expertise in Rheumatology (CeViG) at the Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Sønderborg, Denmark, is a unique ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Tackling issues in childhood arthritis
Rheumatological diseases can affect people during childhood, the most common being juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). As well as a need to generally raise awareness of childhood arthritis, there is also a crucial need to ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Data from multi-center study show several conditions are more common in people with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis worldwide, and has an increasing global burden of disability and health care utilization. It is also associated with various comorbidities, and this link has gained attention in ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Identifying predictors for organ damage in children with systemic lupus erythematosus
Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) is a chronic, severe autoimmune disorder that carries a risk of early organ damage. Identifying specific predictors in children is vital for preventing such damage.
Jun 14, 2024
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Are patient partners a necessity in research?
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology has long recognized the pivotal role of patients in the development of recommendations, and the role of patients in research is also evolving. But collaboration with ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Self-management recommended for people with inflammatory arthritis
EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—recommends patient self-management for people with inflammatory arthritis. The intention is to empower people to acquire a good understanding of their disease ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Low-dose glucocorticoids in systemic lupus erythematosus: New evidence around use and thresholds
Glucocorticoids are a mainstay of treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). But due to long-term adverse effects, dose reduction is becoming a crucial part of treat-to-target management goals. However, data regarding ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Achieving drug-free remission in axial spondyloarthritis: Exploring the role of tight control in early disease
Early therapeutic interventions in inflammatory rheumatic diseases have proven successful in inducing drug-free remission, and EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—recommends early intervention ...
Jun 13, 2024
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