Rheumatology

In a major new study of over 350,000 individuals, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that patients with rheumatoid arthritis face a significantly higher risk of developing active pulmonary tuberculosis, even in modern healthcare settings where tuberculosis screening precedes biologic treatment.

Early geriatric assessments in older adults with hip fractures are strongly associated with improved recovery, reduced hospital stays, and lower complication rates, according to a new systematic review.

A new systematic review has found limited and inconsistent evidence for the effectiveness of current fatigue-reducing interventions in children and adolescents with pediatric rheumatic diseases (PRDs), underscoring the urgent need for more rigorous and targeted clinical research.

Spondyloarthritis (SpA) classification criteria show variable diagnostic performance in Latin American populations, according to a newly published systematic review and meta-analysis.

Surgical intervention for severe osteoarthritis continues to be a critical decision point in orthopedics.

Liver transplant patients face a substantial risk of bone fractures despite following specialized care protocols, according to new findings.

In a breakthrough study that could reshape long-term treatment strategies for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), researchers have found that a small but significant proportion of patients can achieve and maintain remission without the continued use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).

In a landmark systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers have shed new light on the optimal timing for mobilization following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of hand fractures.