Researchers unlock predictive biomarkers for common hip disorder

by University of MissouriBoxplots of significantly different median urine biomarker concentrations between the DDH cohort and healthy controls (P < 0.05). Median and the interquartile range ar

Updated on: May 19,2024

Researchers unlock predictive biomarkers for common hip disorder

by University of MissouriBoxplots of significantly different median urine biomarker concentrations between the DDH cohort and healthy controls (P < 0.05). Median and the interquartile range ar

Updated on:May 19,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis can be costly

Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.(HealthDay)—Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condi

Updated on: March 24,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis can be costly

Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.(HealthDay)—Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condi

Updated on:March 24,2024

Could oral contraceptives help ease rheumatoid arthritis?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterOnly association was seen, and older women shouldn't take the pill to treat symptoms, experts say.(HealthDay)—Oral contraceptives—also known as birth control

Updated on: March 24,2024

Could oral contraceptives help ease rheumatoid arthritis?

by Steven Reinberg, Healthday ReporterOnly association was seen, and older women shouldn't take the pill to treat symptoms, experts say.(HealthDay)—Oral contraceptives—also known as birth control

Updated on:March 24,2024

Black patients with lupus have three times higher risk of stroke

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that, in the U.S., Black patients with lupus have a threefold higher risk of stroke and a 24-fold higher risk of i

Updated on: May 23,2024

Black patients with lupus have three times higher risk of stroke

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that, in the U.S., Black patients with lupus have a threefold higher risk of stroke and a 24-fold higher risk of i

Updated on:May 23,2024

Gene variant tied to risk for interstitial lung disease in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), theMUC5Bvariant is associated with an increased risk for RA-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study publis

Updated on: June 26,2024

Gene variant tied to risk for interstitial lung disease in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), theMUC5Bvariant is associated with an increased risk for RA-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study publis

Updated on:June 26,2024

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U

Updated on: August 08,2024

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U

Updated on:August 08,2024

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is

Updated on: June 17,2024

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is

Updated on:June 17,2024

Early drug intervention reduces risk of cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who develop rheumatoid arthritis as older adults benefit from early and sustained use of a drug called Methotrexate (MTX),

Updated on: March 28,2024

Early drug intervention reduces risk of cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who develop rheumatoid arthritis as older adults benefit from early and sustained use of a drug called Methotrexate (MTX),

Updated on:March 28,2024

Key discovery in psoriatic arthritis points way for developing targeted treatments

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has revealed psoriatic arthritis may be activated by the same trigger in different patients. Researchers from the University o

Updated on: June 15,2024

Key discovery in psoriatic arthritis points way for developing targeted treatments

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has revealed psoriatic arthritis may be activated by the same trigger in different patients. Researchers from the University o

Updated on:June 15,2024

Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain,

Updated on: April 17,2024

Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain,

Updated on:April 17,2024

Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heig

Updated on: October 30,2024

Study suggests parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis may influence child's diet

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heig

Updated on:October 30,2024

Continuation vs. discontinuation of bDMARDs during the perioperative period

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with rheumatic arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, discontinuing biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic dru

Updated on: June 26,2024

Continuation vs. discontinuation of bDMARDs during the perioperative period

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with rheumatic arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, discontinuing biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic dru

Updated on:June 26,2024