Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Case Report: Development of RA in Transplanted Hands
Patient developed subacute bilateral hand pain and swelling one year after transplantation
Higher Fish Intake Appears to Reduce RA Symptoms
Researchers suggest most varieties of fish may play a role in controlling symptoms
Guidelines Address Peri-Op Care in Rheumatic Disease
Guidelines address use of antirheumatic drugs for adults with RA, SpA, JIA, SLE undergoing THA/TKA
Hydrotherapy Plus Conventional Drugs Beneficial in RA
Significant change in oxidative stress biomarkers and decrease in activities of antioxidant enzymes
European League Against Rheumatism, June 14-17
The European League Against Rheumatism 2017 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism was held from...
Certain Criteria May Be Better Than Others in RA Assessment
More residual disease seen for patients in remission as per DAS-28-CRP versus SDAI, CDAI criteria
MTHFR A1298C Polymorphism Not Linked to MTX Outcomes in RA
No significant link for MTHFR gene A1298C polymorphism with methotrexate efficacy, toxicity
Little Benefit for Etanercept-MTX Before Triple Therapy in RA
First-line etanercept-methotrexate would result in 0.15 additional lifetime QALY, at cost of $77,290
Early RA Treatment Important for Long-Term Outcomes
Other study shows drop in mortality attributable to rheumatoid arthritis from 1987 to 2011
Doctors Should Evaluate Hand Function in RA, Systemic Sclerosis
Loss of hand function may negatively impact physical status and health-related QoL in systemic sclerosis
