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Exercise May Improve Cognitive Function in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers investigate the positive effects of increasing physical activity levels on cognitive performance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Strategies for Successfully Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

A review explores underlying disease mechanisms that prevent success in rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
Preclinical RA and RA Prevention: Part 2

Part 2 of our in-depth discussion about the concept of preclinical RA and steps needed toward a widespread RA prevention framework, with Kevin Deane, MD, PhD.
Preclinical RA and RA Prevention: Part 1

We spoke with an expert about preclinical RA and steps needed toward a widespread rheumatoid arthritis prevention framework: Vivian P. Bykerk, BSc, MD, FRCPC.
New Studies Point to Bidirectional Pathways Between Migraine and RA

A possible bidirectional association between migraine and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is investigated.

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The Most Important Patient-Perceived Factors in RA Treatment

By

Brandon May

December 28, 2021

The most relevant treatment considerations to patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are identified.

Predictors for Treatment Success and Population Vary for Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Colby Stong

December 28, 2021

A novel study provides a direct comparison of change, response, and state measures as predictors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) outcomes.

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Physical Activity Can Improve Quality of Life, Functioning in Inflammatory Arthritis

By

Emily Pond

December 28, 2021

The benefits of physical activity on quality of life and function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are supported in this meta-analysis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Confers Higher 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk Than Osteoarthritis

By

Colby Stong

December 28, 2021

The 10-year risk for cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was compared with that of patients with osteoarthritis (OA).

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Omega-3 Supplementation May Significantly Improve Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Vincent Soreca

December 7, 2021

The effect of dietary interventions , with or without omega-3 supplementation, for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is assessed.

Journal Articles

Christensen R, Heitmann BL, Andersen KW, et al. Impact of red and processed meat and fibre intake on treatment outcomes among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases: protocol for a prospective cohort study of prognostic factors and personalised medicine.
BMJ Open. 2018;8(2):e018166.

Fleischmann R, Wollenhaupt J, Takiya L, et al. Safety and maintenance of response for tofacitinib monotherapy and combination therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: an analysis of pooled data from open-label long-term extension studies.
RMD Open. 2017;3(2): e000491.

O’Brien MJ, Shu Q, Stinson WA, et al. A unique role for galectin-9 in angiogenesis and inflammatory arthritis.
Arthritis Res Ther. 2018;20(1):31.

Marrie RA, Hitchon CA, Walld R, et al. Increased Burden of Psychiatric Disorders in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2018;70(7):970-978.

Rausch Osthoff A, Niedermann K, Braun J, et al. 2018 EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Ann Rheum Dis.
Published Online First: 11 July 2018. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-213585

Patient Education Materials

Rheumatoid Arthritis Fact Sheet. National Institutes of Health. Updated October 2010.

What People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Need to Know About Osteoarthritis. NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center.

Rheumatoid Arthritis. MedLine Plus. US National Library of Medicine.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Frequently Asked Questions (American College of Rheumatology)

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