Rheumatoid Arthritis

Specific Factors Linked to Quitting Smoking in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Certain factors are tied to an increased likelihood of quitting smoking in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound May Detect Inflammation Levels, Predict Future Joint Erosion in RA

Investigators compared the effectiveness of musculoskeletal ultrasonography to routine care in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who require a treatment change because of lack of efficacy.

Low-Dose Methotrexate Associated With Increased Risk for Certain Adverse Events

Researchers investigated rates, risk, and risk differences of adverse events in patients receiving low-dose methotrexate compared with placebo.

Demographic Characteristics and Clinical Factors Affect Anti-TNF Treatment Adherence in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers determined the adherence to subcutaneous antitumor necrosis factor agents in rheumatoid arthritis, and evaluated the influence of injection site pain and skin perceptions on treatment adherence.

Mental Health History May Be Associated With Increased Chronic Opioid Therapy Risk in RA

Researchers examined the association between mental health conditions and the risk for chronic opioid therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Predictions in Medicine 2019: What’s Ahead

What breakthroughs in medicine do experts expect to see in 2019 and beyond?

Alcohol Use: Surveying Effects on the Body’s Major Systems

The effects of alcohol on the body’s systems are examined here, with both damaging and potentially protective effects being explored.

Ten Unusually Specific ICD-10 Codes

With nearly 70,000 ICD-10 diagnosis codes available to clinicians, things are bound to get interesting.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Knowledge Assessment

Test Your Knowledge on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment and Management: Clinical Quiz

Compete against your peers with our rheumatoid arthritis clinical quiz.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Guideline Recommendation Clinical Quiz

Test your knowledge: How well do you know the guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis?