Rheumatoid Arthritis

Patients perceived WelTel as a beneficial tool for providing quality care across domains including efficiency, safety, and patient-centeredness.

The presence of sinusitis is linked to a 40% heightened risk of a diagnosis of rheumatic disease, particularly in the 5 to 10 years before disease onset.

When stratified by 2 groups (high exposure vs low exposure), a significant link between high PM10 exposure and mortality was observed among patients with RA-ILD.

Results of a multivariate logistic regression analysis showed previous exposure to occupational noise was positively associated with both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

The study performed the first genome-wide cross-trait analysis to investigate the shared genetic basis underlying hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis.

After adjusting for risk factors, patients in the > 50 nmol/L pre-methotrexate initiation group exhibited a 28% reduced risk of mortality when compared with those in the ≤ 50 nmol/L group

Susan Shenoi, MD, MS, previews her presentations at RWCS, discussing pivotal developments in pediatric rheumatology.

In a new study, cross-sectional analyses showed each 1-year increase in age-adjusted biological age was linked to a 1% - 10% increase in the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Patients with ACPA-positive RA and obesity had greater DAS44 scores compared to normal-weight patients, although this difference was not present in ACPA-negative RA.

Patients with both rheumatoid arthritis and depression have an increased risk of mortality by more than 2 times than patients with RA but no depression, according to a new study.

Results call attention to the potential for early intervention and risk stratification for developing RA based on remnant cholesterol.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who received acupuncture had a lower cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke compared to those who did not.

Mark Bleackley, PhD, discusses the upcoming phase 2 trial of IHL-675A designed to explore arthritis treatment through dual-drug comparison, promising global expansion, and its impact on patients’ pain relief.

Multivariable analyses found genetic predispositions to overall rheumatoid arthritis with decreased sleep duration, as well as a significant genetic association between seropositive rheumatoid arthritis and insomnia symptoms.

Results demonstrated IHL-675A was well-tolerated, with no concerning adverse events or serious adverse events reported.

Four themes emerged from the data, including the positive impact of exercise on sleep, positive experiences of the exercise intervention, mental health benefits, and achieving empowerment and ownership during the exercise process.

The 2021 ACR Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis provides updated recommendations for the pharmacologic management of RA. In honor of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day, test your knowledge with this quiz:

The presence of mental health, pain-related illnesses, and metabolic diseases were significantly associated with the worsening of arthritis-related pain, severity, and disease activity.

How well do patients with rheumatoid arthritis adhere to treatment with a TNF inhibitor and how likely and long lasting is remission? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

Improvements in insulin resistance were reported in patients with RA and type 2 diabetes treated with tofacitinib.

As gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in the US, how does rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affect the frequency of GI events? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

Entering menopause prior to age 45 was associated with a 46% increased risk of developing RA compared with those who began menopause at ≥50 years.

Serum-COMP was linked to an increased risk of both cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease.

Results indicated patients with GERD are at a 69% increased risk of developing RA.

Laura Donlin, PhD, highlights the significance of identifying new subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the potential for a paradigm shift in RA treatment toward personalized care and early interventions.