Rheumatology

Elevated skin sodium in rheumatoid arthritis may drive hypertension, shedding light on new mechanisms linking immune activation and blood pressure.

Avacopan therapy for vasculitis carries a risk of liver injury, particularly in elderly and low-weight patients, highlighting the need for regular monitoring.

Late-onset rheumatoid arthritis worsens physical function and raises risks of adverse events, including death and malignancy, compared to younger-onset cases.

Male gender and high C3 levels predict early remission in idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, paving the way for tailored treatment strategies.

AI-driven smartphone photos achieve 99% accuracy in detecting early inflammatory arthritis, offering a promising, cost-effective screening tool.

Patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome and thyroid diseases face heightened risks of malignancy and osteoporosis, linked to changes in immune cell activity, a new study reveals.

Gabapentinoids, widely prescribed for pain management in inflammatory arthritis (IA), are now linked to a 36% higher risk of fractures.

New research highlights that achieving low disease activity or remission in lupus patients significantly reduces organ damage and flare risks.