Rheumatology

Chronic insomnia, already known for its toll on mental and physical health, has now been linked to an increased risk of developing specific autoimmune diseases, according to a recent large-scale cohort study conducted in the United States.

In Japan, home to the world’s most rapidly aging society, managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in elderly patients has posed unique challenges for healthcare providers.

Multimorbidity, the presence of multiple co-existing health conditions, has emerged as a critical factor influencing survival and physical function in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), according to a large cohort study of 2,000 participants.

New research reveals that adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are significantly more likely to develop sleep disorders, including insomnia, than those without the disease, a finding that raises important questions for rheumatologists and primary care providers.

New U.S. data analyzing 90-day outcomes after nonelective total hip arthroplasty (THA) for hip fracture reveals that male patients and those with pre-existing comorbidities face significantly higher risks of readmission and in-hospital mortality.

In a randomized trial, researchers evaluated two physical therapy approaches—high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and short-wave diathermy (SWD), each combined with exercise, for treating patients with Stage 2–3 knee osteoarthritis.

In older adults with newly diagnosed late-onset rheumatoid arthritis (LORA), long-term glucocorticoid (GC) use remains persistent for a notable subset, according to a new analysis of national Medicare data spanning nearly a decade.

In patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), the presence of calcinosis cutis, abnormal calcium deposits in the skin, may signal a deeper issue tied to osteoclastogenesis, the formation of bone-resorbing cells, according to a new study.