Rheumatology

The effects of radiotherapy on patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) who develop cancer is a subject of growing concern due to the potential exacerbation of SSc symptoms and the risks of radiotherapy-related toxicity.

Patient participation in shared decision-making is said to be beneficial when it comes to disease management, yet, few studies have researched this in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus.

A new study brought to light significant risks associated with infections in children and adolescents with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.

A recent study has identified an association between neighbourhood deprivation and the severity of discoid lupus erythematosus in adult patients.

Rheumatoid arthritis nearly doubles the risk of heart failure, driven by inflammation-linked HFpEF, highlighting the need for proactive cardiovascular care.