Rheumatology

Obesity may worsen symptoms and increase glucocorticoid requirements in polymyalgia rheumatica, according to new research. Patients with obesity reported greater pain and fatigue and needed higher steroid doses over time despite similar inflammation levels.

Biologic treatments combined with methotrexate or leflunomide show promise in reducing temporomandibular joint inflammation and improving jaw function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

A new study from the Agricultural Health Study reveals a concerning link between pesticide exposure and an elevated risk of rheumatoid arthritis among older farmers.

A new study highlights increased cancer risks in rheumatoid arthritis patients using biologics like rituximab, abatacept, and JAK inhibitors compared to TNFis.

New research reveals the unexpectedly high prevalence of cutaneous lupus erythematosus in diverse populations, uncovering critical links to systemic lupus progression.

Discover how a mobile app empowers rheumatoid arthritis patients to self-manage symptoms, providing valuable insights without increasing psychological burden.

Limited fasciectomy proves more effective than collagenase injections for improving hand health in patients with Dupuytren’s contracture, new research shows.

Men with systemic sclerosis are more prone to ILD, while women face higher risks of SAD, a study reveals critical sex-related differences.