Rheumatology

In a new analysis of U.S. postmenopausal women, researchers have uncovered a striking U-shaped relationship between reproductive timing and osteoarthritis (OA) risk, suggesting that the spacing between childbirths and maternal age at delivery could influence long-term joint health.

Improving communication between nurses is critical to patient safety and care quality, particularly in complex specialties like rheumatology and immunology.

Understanding referral patterns in rheumatic disease management is crucial to improving interdisciplinary care and patient outcomes.

In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), understanding the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is increasingly important as treatment strategies evolve.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most common chronic rheumatic disease in children, may carry underrecognized risks for endocrine dysfunction, according to a new study that highlights significant growth and hormonal disturbances in this vulnerable population.

Chronic insomnia, already known for its toll on mental and physical health, has now been linked to an increased risk of developing specific autoimmune diseases, according to a recent large-scale cohort study conducted in the United States.

In Japan, home to the world’s most rapidly aging society, managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in elderly patients has posed unique challenges for healthcare providers.

Multimorbidity, the presence of multiple co-existing health conditions, has emerged as a critical factor influencing survival and physical function in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), according to a large cohort study of 2,000 participants.