Rheumatology

A randomised double-blind trial in Kosovo found that 4,000 IU of vitamin D daily significantly reduced pain and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients after six months of treatment.

A new study reveals that over a third of Indian rheumatoid arthritis patients experience methotrexate intolerance, with many reporting symptoms like nausea and abdominal discomfort.

In a long-term real-world study, researchers found that flare-based rituximab retreatment for rheumatoid arthritis maintained high drug retention but led to cycles of fluctuating disease activity and wellbeing.

People with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) face unique physical and emotional challenges when it comes to exercise.

A UK population-based study found that people with rheumatoid arthritis have a significantly increased risk of venous thromboembolism, including younger patients and those with a normal BMI. The findings highlight the need to assess blood clot risk in all RA patients, regardless of traditional VTE risk factors.

A new study of RA patients in Jordan reveals that disease knowledge is higher among younger, more educated individuals, though income and disease activity have a greater influence on quality of life.

Biologic therapy is commonly continued during pregnancy among women with autoimmune diseases, but usage varies greatly by condition, new research shows.

A randomised trial finds that home-based brain stimulation plus exercise and education reduces pain-related disability in fibromyalgia patients, even among placebo responders.