The onset of pneumonia after a hip fracture has long been a common problem—and cause of death—among elderly patients. A new study indicates that some medications could help prevent both the fracture and the...
In a new study, researchers investigated the characteristics of age-related vertebral fragility fracture and characteristics’ correlation with bone mineral density, age, body mass index, and other factors.
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Because scarce data exists on long-term treatment with biologic therapies in patients with psoriatic arthritis, the researchers in the FUTURE 2 study aimed to assess the 5-year results on the efficacy and...
Because immunometabolism is involved in the pathogenesis of SLE, the researchers aimed to determine whether repurposing metformin could control the immunometabolic processes in patients with systemic lupus...
An analysis of electronic health records from 56 million adults taking at least one prescription for a TNF-blocking agent or methotrexate showed promise for reducing the risk of Alzheimer disease. Find out...
In a new study, researchers assessed the effects of a 3-month, RA-tailored exercise program among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Read more about the programs and results here.
Authors of a new study investigated the association between interleukin-31 and Th17 cytokine profile in the serum of patients with psoriatic arthritis. Learn about their findings here.
Previous research has shown that infections may trigger immunoglobulin A vasculitis. Authors of a new study compared the rates, types, and microorganisms for serious infection before and after diagnosis of...
Previous research has suggested a positive association between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis risk. Now, authors of a new study sought to determine the relationship’s causality. Read about their findings...
The researchers sought to validate a cutoff value of the Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity Score that defines minimal disease activity state. They also aimed to validate previously defined PASDAS cutoffs...
