Rheumatology

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.

Healthcare professionals working with people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) report that emotional, economic and social barriers significantly impact patients’ ability to stay employed.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has long been linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk, and new findings using speckle tracking strain ultrasonography reveal the extent of subclinical vascular damage in this patient population.

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.