Rheumatology

A study from the Hertfordshire Cohort has found that older adults with obesity and radiographic knee osteoarthritis experience greater pain and impaired function compared to their non-obese peers.

New data suggest that elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes who initiate GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy may face a slightly higher risk of bone fractures compared to those using other common diabetes

A new study shows that artificial intelligence could be a valuable ally in identifying osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), a common yet underdiagnosed complication of aging.

A new study reveals the C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index is a strong predictor of long-term survival in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Transitional and CD21⁻ PD-1⁺ B cells identified at diagnosis were linked to better treatment outcomes in early rheumatoid arthritis, according to a spin-off analysis of the NORD-STAR trial.

A study finds that caffeine intake improves endothelial function in systemic lupus erythematosus by enhancing cell survival and reducing inflammation.

New findings show that eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) patients in remission may safely reduce mepolizumab dosage, potentially easing long-term treatment burden.

A new study highlights anti-M3R antibodies as markers of a more aggressive clinical phenotype in systemic sclerosis, particularly affecting gastrointestinal health.