Rheumatology

A recent study has suggested that hormonal and reproductive factors (like beginning menarche later than the age of 14 years, experiencing menopause earlier than age 45, having hysterectomy or oophorectomy performed) may affect the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

A research team conducted a population-based cohort study with the aim of comparing differences in knee and multi-joint osteoarthritis features based on sex, race, and ethnicity.

According to new research, the risk for autoimmune thyroid disease decreases following rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, especially in patients whose RA is treated with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.

Researchers from Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, found that 20 mg weekly methotrexate delivered orally over 6 months reduced pain and stiffness in patients with symptomatic hand osteoarthritis.

Greater osteophyte progression has been observed in patients who underwent arthroscopic meniscal surgery, compared with those receiving physical therapy. Read more.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a 1.74-fold increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease. Read more…

Fibromyalgia, which causes fatigue and continual widespread pain across the body, may be linked to an increased risk of death…

Insights into high rates of opioid use, specifically in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) before undergoing total knee arthroplasty…