Arthritis Research & Therapy

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• Differences Between Men and Women With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
  In what ways might the clinical characteristics of axial spondyloarthritis and treatment response differ between genders?

  December 08, 2020

• Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Etanercept in JIA
  Etanercept is typically prescribed for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but what do we know about the long-term safety and efficacy of this biologic drug?

  November 24, 2020

• Patients' and Rheumatologists' Perceptions on Preventive Intervention in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis
  How do patients and rheumatologists feel about interventions to delay or prevent the onset of these rheumatic diseases?

  November 03, 2020

• Inflammatory Potential of Diet and Risk of Incident Knee Osteoarthritis
  Could an inflammatory diet have a role in the risk for developing knee osteoarthritis? A new study looks at the potential link.

  October 20, 2020

• Effectiveness of Switching Between TNF Inhibitors in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis
  When is it appropriate to consider switching TNF inhibitors? Do patients who switch have a better response to treatment?

  October 07, 2020

• Discontinuation of Hydroxychloroquine in Older Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  Hydroxychloroquine is an effective treatment for SLE, but long-term use may increase the risk for adverse events. At what point should discontinuation be considered?

  September 23, 2020

• Does Periodontitis Affect the Treatment Response of Biologics in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
  A new study examines the question of whether existing periodontal disease impacts treatment response in RA patients who receive biological therapy.

  September 10, 2020

• Disease-Specific Factors Associated With Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Takayasu Arteritis
  Which Takayasu arteritis disease-specific factors may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events?

  August 27, 2020

• A Multi-Biomarker Disease Activity Score Can Predict Sustained Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Is a multi-biomarker disease activity test a reliable assessment of remission in rheumatoid arthritis?

  August 13, 2020

• Development of a Multivariable Improvement Measure for Gout
  A novel, evidence-based tool could have an important new role in assessing the impact of therapy in gout patients.

  July 30, 2020

• Serum Calprotectin: A Promising Biomarker in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis
  What can serum calprotectin levels tell us about disease activity and severity in inflammatory rheumatic diseases?

  July 07, 2020

• Efficacy and Safety of IL-17 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis
  Several IL-17 inhibitors are approved for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, but what do we know about the safety and efficacy of these drugs?

  June 23, 2020

• Cognitive Dysfunction in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
  A better understanding of the cognitive impacts in chronic autoimmune rheumatic diseases could have important implications for the screening and management of these patients.

  June 09, 2020

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Risk of Gout
  Is there an association between OSA and gout? A new study investigates the possible link.

  May 26, 2020

• Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Following ACL Injury
  A new review looks at the incidence of post-traumatic osteoarthritis among patients with a history of ACL injury.

  May 06, 2020

• Comparative Clinical Efficacy and Safety of the Proposed Biosimilar ABP 710 With Infliximab Reference Product in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Might this new biosimilar be a viable treatment option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis? How does it compare with infliximab reference product?

  April 22, 2020

• Adverse Events During Oral Colchicine Use
  Colchicine is commonly used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, but what do we know about the potential adverse events associated with its use?

  April 07, 2020

• Seasonal Effect on Fatigue, Pain and Dryness in Primary Sjogren's Syndrome
  In what ways might seasonal variations impact these symptoms in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome?

  March 24, 2020

• Investigation of Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) 4 Inhibitor TAK-242 As a New Potential Anti-Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
  Is the TLR4 inhibitor TAK-242 another potentially effective treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis?

  March 13, 2020

• The Importance of Ultrasound in Identifying and Differentiating Patients With Early Inflammatory Arthritis
  Learn more about the important role of ultrasound in the early identification of inflammatory arthritis and differentiation between different types.

  February 28, 2020