Rheumatology

Rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is increasingly recognized as a major factor influencing long-term outcomes in affected patients, with new data showing that disease progression and specific lung patterns significantly impact mortality.

New findings highlight that underlying rheumatic diseases may play a significant role in ischemic stroke among younger adults, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and referral.

Stiffness and swelling were identified as the most reliable clinical indicators distinguishing psoriatic arthritis from non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions in patients with psoriasis, according to a retrospective review from a combined rheumatology-dermatology clinic.

Power Doppler ultrasound may provide important signals in predicting treatment response for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), though its ability to forecast remission remains uncertain, according to a new systematic review.

IL-1 pathway inhibition is increasingly replacing corticosteroids as the preferred second-line treatment for recurrent pericarditis, according to real-world registry data from the RESONANCE study.

Ultrasound imaging may offer a more precise way to distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory phenotypes in patients with difficult-to-treat psoriatic arthritis (D2T-PsA), according to new multicentre cross-sectional study findings.

Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) are offering new opportunities to predict the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis with greater accuracy, supporting earlier intervention and more personalized care.

New research has identified clinical features that may predict resistance to colchicine in patients with the syndrome of undifferentiated recurrent fever (SURF), offering potential guidance for more targeted treatment approaches.