Rheumatology

A dual-energy CT study shows monosodium urate crystals clear at similar rates in joints and tendons during gout treatment.

Machine learning models accurately predict which psoriatic and axial spondyloarthritis patients will respond to treatment, paving the way for personalised therapy decisions.

An international study identifies distinct gut microbiota linked to interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis, revealing potential new treatment targets.

A study in Qatar finds pregnancy outcomes vary by arthritis subtype, with spondyloarthritis showing the best results and rheumatoid arthritis linked to higher complications.

GLP-1RA use lowered cardiovascular, kidney, and mortality risks in patients with lupus and diabetes

These findings strengthen evidence supporting plant-based dietary strategies for gout prevention, highlighting lignans and specific whole grains as protective components.

A Japanese multicentre study has revealed that clinical inertia—the failure to escalate treatment in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus despite active disease—leads to greater organ damage and reduced quality of life.

A new study demonstrates that a modified lung ultrasound (LUS) scoring system can accurately assess severity and prognosis in systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-associated interstitial lung disease (SARD-ILD).