Rheumatology

A new study has found strong genetic evidence that air pollution can significantly increase the risk of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

A new study shows that biologic treatments significantly reduce inflammation and improve jaw function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

A study using the KOBIO registry reveals a 39 per 1,000 person-year infection rate in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients receiving biologics. Respiratory tract infections and herpes zoster were the most common, with age, diabetes, and kidney disease among key risk factors.

A groundbreaking analysis of the ESTHER trial reveals that resolution of MRI-detected inflammation in the sacroiliac joints is strongly linked to improved clinical outcomes in patients with axial spondyloarthritis undergoing long-term anti-TNF therapy.

A study from the KHOALA cohort reveals that body composition plays a critical role in the quality of life for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis.

A study finds Sjögren’s disease patients have 70% higher mortality risk, with infections, cancers, cardiovascular issues, and factors like age, low C4, and heart failure.

A new study develops a model to predict gastrointestinal lesions in eosinophilic granulomatosis, highlighting eosinophils as a critical risk factor.

Elevated CRP and ESR levels in rheumatoid arthritis patients are linked to increased risk of developing interstitial lung disease, study shows.