Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Chest CT Can ID Respiratory AE Risk in RA Patients on Biologics
Findings seen among rheumatoid arthritis patients on long-term biological therapy
Phone-Based Intervention Aids Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
Educational phone calls with nurses promote shared decision making in care
Bone Erosions More Frequent With Old Age at Onset of Early RA
Bone erosions more frequent in those older at early RA onset even if they had clinical remission
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
