Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sleep plays a critical role in regulating inflammation and overall health. In rheumatic diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), disrupted sleep is common and can exacerbate symptoms and…

Intervention in individuals predisposed to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with a holy grail of prevention of RA, has long been a hot topic. It is well known that seropositivity for rheumatoid…

Rheumatic diseases, such as axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), are marked by unpredictable disease flares that adversely impact quality of life and long-term outcomes.…

For many women, the journey to motherhood brings a sense of anticipation and joy. However, for those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), this journey presents unique challenges. Women with RA often face…

The ORAL surveillance trial raised safety concerns that the janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) tofacitinib was associated with an increased incidence of cancer and major adverse cardiovascular events…

The increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has long been known (1). The association between increased levels of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and…

Here’s a collection of some of the best abstracts presented on day 2 of ACR 2024 as selected by the RheumNow faculty. If high +ANA and NO #rheumatic #disease LOOK 👀 at #LIVER#Autoimmune #…

For years, rheumatologists have championed weight loss as a cornerstone of care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and obesity. RA is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared climate change to be the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century, likely to contribute to an additional 250,000 deaths annually between…

This year at #ACR24, emulation trials are being presented.Are these ‘trials’ helpful, despite the biases that occur with observational data, or do they truly mimic the results of randomized…