Rheumatology

A new diagnostic model combining salivary biomarkers and serum tests offers a non-invasive, highly accurate method to detect primary Sjögren’s disease.

Fibromyalgia affects nearly 20% of lupus patients, significantly worsening their quality of life and highlighting the need for better diagnosis and treatment.

Cardiovascular events during pregnancy heighten risks for preterm birth and SGA infants, especially in autoimmune and rheumatic disease cases.

Strategic tapering with hydroxychloroquine and low disease activity helps lupus patients safely discontinue steroids, reducing flare risks.

Stem-cell transplantation shows promise for children with severe juvenile arthritis and lung disease, offering life-saving potential for refractory cases.

Patients with lupus are over twice as likely to develop cervical artery dissection, emphasizing the need for proactive cardiovascular care.

Bimekizumab reduces pain, stiffness, and fatigue in axial spondyloarthritis, offering a transformative option for managing this chronic condition.

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.

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.

Reduced-dose steroids increase relapse and progression risk in ANCA-associated vasculitis, particularly in rituximab-treated patients, study shows.

Hydroxychloroquine reduces relapse risk in lupus patients after steroid withdrawal, offering a safer path to long-term disease stability.

One-third of paediatric Behçet’s disease patients face new complications or relapses in adulthood, highlighting the need for lifelong care.

Upper extremity disability in rheumatoid arthritis fluctuates over time, with pain and hand function playing a critical role, study finds.

RA and PsA patients face higher interstitial lung disease risk, but methotrexate does not increase this risk, study finds.

No significant difference found between hydrocortisone replacement and prednisone tapering for glucocorticoid discontinuation in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Blood flow restriction therapy shows greater pain and strength improvements in knee osteoarthritis, study finds.

Platelet-to-albumin ratio linked to disease activity in early rheumatoid arthritis, with a notable threshold effect.

Significant pain interference affects many children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, with fatigue and mobility playing key roles, a new study finds.