Justin Cooper

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and high rheumatoid factor demonstrate better clinical outcomes, and maintain drug concentration, when treated

Among pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus, those who demonstrate either high or low levels of serum vitamin D are more likely to experience miscarriage, preterm delivery and other adverse outcomes, according to data

Current MRI-based definitions of knee osteoarthritis fail to sufficiently pinpoint knees that will later develop radiographic disease visible on X-ray, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology

More than two-thirds patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases fall short of physical activity targets for moderate-to-vigorous exercise, according to data published in Rheumatology Advances in Practice

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis starting their first TNF inhibitor, and who stayed on said treatment for at least 2 years, demonstrated a median drug survival period of 10.6 years, with 24% discontinuing, according to data.

Key takeaways: Most patients with chorea and antiphospholipid antibody were women, with chorea onset at an average age of 22.8 years.

Despite a lack of research in the area, there is significant evidence that traumatic stress contributes to the onset and worsening of autoimmune

Key takeaways: A polygenic gout risk score was positively associated with cardiovascular disease incidence, regardless of ancestry.

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More than 54% of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases report daily use of over-the-counter supplements, with “considerable” intake alongside pain relievers, according to data published in Rheumatology Advances in Practice. “Over the past few decades, the consumption of supplements has surged, with the global industry now valued at $300 billion,” Mehreen