Rheumatology

A new study shows that even during the Omicron era, patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases face significant risks of hospitalisation due to COVID-19, particularly if unvaccinated or on immunosuppressive therapies.

Researchers introduce a new Genetic Progression Score (GPS) that enhances prediction of autoimmune disease progression by integrating biobank and case-control genetic data.

KL-6 and hSP-D levels at baseline, and changes in KL-6 over time, are strongly associated with progression of RA-associated interstitial lung disease, according to a Korean prospective cohort study.

A Danish study finds that symptom interpretation and beliefs about treatment impact how quickly patients with early rheumatoid arthritis seek medical help.

New research from the tREACH cohort reveals that female patients with rheumatoid arthritis experience higher disease activity and functional limitations compared to males, even under treat-to-target care.

Initiating steroid treatment before specialist evaluation may obscure the clinical signs of polymyalgia rheumatica, reducing diagnostic accuracy.

A new study reveals high rates of depression and fibromyalgia in Jordanian women with lupus, calling for an integrated approach to managing both physical and psychological aspects of the disease.

A decade-long study has found that each year of infliximab use is linked to an 11% lower risk of cervical spine deformity in RA patients, potentially extending the known benefits of the drug beyond peripheral joints.