How prevalent are renal abnormalities across the spectrum of seronegative spondyloarthritis? And what are the associated risk factors and underlying pathophysiology?
A systematic evaluation of the evidence for accelerated infusion of rituximab in people autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The practice appears safe and feasible but prospective studies are needed.
Learn about the clinical features, diagnostic challenges, and treatment approaches for late-onset rheumatoid arthritis, defined as disease diagnosed after the age of 60 years.
Treatment with the TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib improved disease activity, joint and skin symptoms, and quality of life among people with active psoriatic arthritis participating in the POETYK PsA-1 trial
Equip yourself to counsel your patients with rheumatoid arthritis about reproductive health concerns, such as contraception safety, infertility, and the management of RA medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Three patients with inflammatory arthritis had concomitant chilblains and bone marrow edema as revealed by MRI. Could this trifecta represent a new clinical phenotype of seronegative spondyloarthropathies?
The patient presented with digital vasculitis, rapidly evolving interstitial lung disease, sub-clinical myositis, and arthritis of the hands with no prior history of Raynaud’s phenomenon. What antibodies would you test to determine the final diagnosis?
Elbow tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of TB, with symptoms often mimicking diseases such as rheumatoid or septic arthritis. Surgical intervention can greatly benefit diagnosis, but is not always necessary for successful treatment.
Arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), and gouty arthritis (GA), is a major cause of disability worldwide. Current treatments have limited efficacy and adverse effects, prompting interest in natural alternatives.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), resulting in heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke [ 1 , 2 ]. Meta-analyses of European and North American population-based …
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in older adults presents a complex clinical challenge, exacerbated by age-related comorbidities, musculoskeletal degeneration, and psychosocial factors, all contributing to significant mobility limitations and reduced …
Inflammation is a fundamental immunological response to external stimuli or damage caused by pathogens. Inflammatory disorders can be categorized to acute or chronic joint diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified as an inflammatory …
This article is published with digital features, including a graphical abstract, to facilitate understanding of the article. To view digital features for this article, go to https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.29077367 .
Dermatomyositis (DM) is an inflammatory myopathy typically characterized by progressive muscle weakness and skin symptoms, which is estimated to affect between one and 21 people per 100,000 of the US population [ 1 – 3 ]. Muscle and skin …
Plaque psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythematous plaques covered with thick, silvery-white scales [ 1 , 2 ]. This condition affects patients of all ages, significantly impacting their physical …
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), resulting in heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke [ 1 , 2 ]. Meta-analyses of European and North American population-based …
