Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Extra-articular RA manifestations are in decline, but mortality is still a problem
The incidence of nonsevere extra-articular manifestations of RA decreased over time, likely because of a reduced incidence of rheumatoid nodules...
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Early glucocorticoid bridging in RA supported by meta-analysis, but concerns remain
Conflicting view: A coauthor of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology guideline says glucocorticoid treatment should be avoided if at all...
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Precision blood test for rheumatoid arthritis receives Medicare coverage
The test helps to determine if patients with rheumatoid arthritis are unlikely to respond to anti-TNF therapies.
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ACR releases guideline for managing ILD in patients with rheumatic disease
“Guidance was needed for which tests to use for screening and monitoring this particular disease,” said lead author Sindhu R. Johnson, MD, PhD....
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Medicare announces 10 drugs targeted for price cuts in 2026
People on Medicare may in 2026 see prices drop for 10 medicines, including pricey diabetes, cancer, blood clot, and arthritis treatments.
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Slight weight gain, no blood pressure increase with low-dose steroids for RA
People with rheumatoid arthritis who take long-term, low-dose glucocorticoids do not appear to have significant...
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Rheumatology trials seem vulnerable to unblinding: Report
In an analysis of 14 published randomized controlled clinical trials of common rheumatology drugs, most had a high estimated risk for inadvertent...
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Low-dose steroids may not increase cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis
A daily prednisolone dose of less than 5 mg was not associated with increased cardiovascular risk, whereas a dose of 5 mg or more doubled the risk...
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Tools may predict inflammatory arthritis in at-risk patients
The two tool scores could help determine who can be managed in primary care and who may qualify for intervention studies.
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Rheumatoid arthritis may raise risk for aortic stenosis
Data from a large cohort study also showed an increase in risk for aortic stenosis–related interventions and death.
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Could risk stratifying methotrexate users lead to less frequent testing?
A new prognostic model accurately predicts a patient’s risk of experiencing methotrexate toxicity, but more research is needed before clinical...