RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS ADVISOR

Rheumatoid Arthritis Advisor

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Assessing Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Patients have identified fatigue as one of the most important disease outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Interstitial Lung Disease: Managing a Complex Comorbidity

This narrative review aims at elucidating the association between ILD and RA in older individuals.
Heart Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Pathogenesis and Role of Treatment

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for ischemic and non-ischemic heart disease.
Residual Symptoms in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

There are still significant unmet needs among these patients, many of whom continue to report significant residual symptoms, including pain, fatigue, and functional disability, according to a systematic review.
Role of Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Both MSUS and MRI are valuable imaging modalities for diagnosis and monitoring of patients with RA, may predict radiographic progression and tapering failure and identify subclinical inflammation.

News

Occupational Inhalant Exposure Increases Anti-CCP Antibody Levels in Veterans With RA

February 24, 2021

The study reports on the association between inhalant exposures with RA-related autoantibodies and severity in US Veterans.

Involvement of Serum Leptin, Adiponectin Concentrations in RA Joint Damage

Sheila Jacobs

February 24, 2021

This study elucidates the relationships of leptin and adiponectin with the disease activities of RA.

Connected Monitoring Interface vs Physical Routine Monitoring in Patients With RA

Sheila Jacobs

February 24, 2021

This study reports on the performance of an E-Health solution in comparison with routine practice in the management of patients with RA.

Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Reduced Risk for Breast Cancer, Explanation Remains Elusive

Brandon May

February 24, 2021

The study reports on the risk of incident breast cancer in women with RA, and the risk of RA in women with a history of breast cancer, taking antihormonal treatment for breast cancer into account.

Antibody Repertoire and Lung Abnormalities in Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

Amit Akirov, MD

February 17, 2021

The study results demonstrate that specific ACPA and RF isotypes associate with the presence of parenchymal lunch abnormalities already at disease onset and before any treatment initiation in patients with RA.