Semi-Automated Software Detects Erosion Volume in Patients With RA
Authors of this study have developed a semiautomated software method to measure erosion volume seen on CT scans of the hand and wrist, in patients with RA.
Authors of this study have developed a semiautomated software method to measure erosion volume seen on CT scans of the hand and wrist, in patients with RA.
Structural benefits associated with abatacept/methotrexate therapy or abatacept monotherapy are maintained 6 months after discontinuation of medication in patients who have achieved remission or low disease activity as assessed by MRI.
Female sex, older age, physical activity limitations, and the lack of an established physical activity routine at baseline can predict an inability to maintain high levels of physical activity over time.
There is an increased risk of MS with TNFi therapy, highest in men after the first two years of treatment. This increased risk of MS may be most pronounced and specific to certain cohorts of patients.
A UK-based research team has embarked on a smartphone-based public study to determine the potential link between weather and arthritic pain.
Women with RA in general are at elevated risk of cervical dysplasia. Compared with biologic-naive patients, women treated with TNF inhibitors demonstrate increased risk of cervical cancer.
The FDA has issued new warnings on the increased incidence of lymphoma among patients receiving golimumab in clinical trials.