Rheumatology

Pain and fatigue are among the most disabling symptoms in systemic sclerosis, and new evidence highlights the promise of non-drug strategies to ease their impact on daily life.

Predicting long-term kidney outcomes in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) may be improved by integrating additional clinical markers into existing risk models, according to new research.

Canakinumab demonstrated significantly greater efficacy and durability than anakinra in the treatment of patients with VEXAS syndrome, according to findings from an international multicenter study.

The global burden of psoriasis among adolescents and young adults has increased steadily over the past three decades, with projections indicating further acceleration through 2035.

Surgeons treating patients with unexplained pain after knee arthroplasty face profound clinical and emotional challenges, according to a new qualitative study that highlights the complexity of decision-making in this setting.

Cutaneous vasculitis in primary Sjögren disease is linked to significantly worse outcomes, particularly when cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is present, according to findings from a large multicenter cohort study.

A new survey highlights that patients with rheumatoid arthritis want faster and more personal access to rheumatology telephone advice lines, underscoring the growing strain on these services.

Bone mineral density (BMD) assessment using radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry (REMS) shows that age, sex, and BMI remain the strongest determinants of bone health, even in the context of total hip replacement surgery.