Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Factors Examined for Time to First Rx for Biologic DMARD in RA
Longer time to receipt more likely with older age, male sex, greater distance to nearest rheumatologist
Palm, Finger Temps Higher on Thermal Imaging in RA Patients
In all regions of interest, rheumatoid arthritis patients without active inflammation have higher temperatures
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Comorbidities Before, After Diagnosis
Increased odds of inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, VTE seen before RA diagnosis versus controls
American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 8-13
The 83rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held from...
Coronary Calcium Score May ID CV Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
More active inflammation, high ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, and homocysteine tied to coronary calcium risk
Common Sites of Bone Erosion in Rheumatoid Arthritis ID’d on US
Five sites most often showing bone erosion were wrist joint, big toe, thumb, index finger, middle finger
Serum IL-35 Levels Tied to Bone Loss With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Low BMD, high bone metabolism, low vitamin D also seen in postmenopausal rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patients With Rheumatic Disease Often Have Trouble Accessing Care
Access issues include getting specialty appointments and affording treatment
Combo Tx May Improve Disease Control for Some in Early RA
Improved disease control, remission, functional capacity for TNF or non-TNF plus methotrexate
Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA
