Rheumatoid Arthritis Archives

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Associations Observed Between Sleep Disorders and RA Disease Activity, Pain

By

Sheila Jacobs

September 27, 2022

Researchers studied the prevalence of sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and short sleep, among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Methotrexate Access for Autoimmune Diseases in the Post-Roe Setting

By

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 23, 2022

AMA president Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, and dermatologist David M. Pariser, MD, FAAD, tell us their thoughts and experiences on the challenges patients face in accessing methotrexate for psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases.

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What is the Quality of Life in Adults With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis vs. Adult-Onset Arthritis?

By

Steve Fiorillo

June 6, 2022

The effects of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) develop in childhood, but they can also extend into adulthood. This can put patients at risk of pain and joint damage. How does the quality of life of adults with JIA compare to that of adults with adult-onset forms of arthritis?

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How Much Does Pain Catastrophizing Affect Patients With RA, PsA, and axSpA?

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

March 3, 2022

Researchers analyzed pain catastrophizing in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis from a biopsychosocial perspective.

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MRI of Hand, Foot May Predict RA in Undifferentiated Arthritis

February 7, 2022

MRI-detected tenosynovitis independently associated with progression to rheumatoid arthritis.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Response Assessed in Patients With RA Receiving Rituximab

By

Emily Pond

February 7, 2022

Researchers studied the humoral and cellular immune responses after 2 or 3 doses of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving treatment with rituximab.

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Omega-3 Supplementation May Significantly Improve Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Vincent Soreca

December 23, 2021

The effect of dietary interventions , with or without omega-3 supplementation, for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is assessed.

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What Lifestyle Factors Can Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk?

By

Steve Fiorillo

October 14, 2021

Patients at risk of rheumatoid arthritis may wonder if there are lifestyle factors that play a role. What are some of the factors that you can discuss with them, and what can you recommend they do?