Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Combo Therapy Not Needed If Low RA Disease Activity Achieved
Dropping methotrexate, continuing tocilizumab does not lead to worsening of disease activity
Many RA Patients’ Pain Related to Central Nervous System
MRIs show rheumatoid arthritis patients have neurobiologic features observed in fibromyalgia
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Association only significant among men and only in seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
TNFi Not Linked to Increased Cancer Recurrence in RA Patients
No increased risk of cancer recurrence among RA patients initiating tumor necrosis factor inhibitor tx
Side Effects of Biologics for Rheumatic Dz May Up Anxiety
Common patient concerns are risks of cancer and tuberculosis activation
Flu Vaccine Cuts Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Risk of hospitalization also reduced for RA patients receiving influenza vaccination
TNFi Exposure In Utero Does Not Up Serious Infection Risk
No increased risk of serious infection among RA offspring versus non-TNFi exposed or control
Severe Obesity Tied to Faster Progression to Disability With RA
Severely obese rheumatoid arthritis patients also had worse disability at baseline than overweight patients
RA Exposure In Utero Tied to Increased Disease Risk
Children exposed to maternal rheumatoid arthritis have higher risk of thyroid disease, epilepsy, RA
ACR: Temporary Cessation of MTX Ups Flu Shot Immunogenicity
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking a stable dose of methotrexate
