Multi-ancestral GWAS identifies 152 RA loci with improved polygenic risk scores for AFR and AMR populations
New genetic clues for rheumatoid arthritis found in diverse veteran populations
This cohort study utilized the Million Veteran Program (MVP) to perform multi-ancestral GWAS with multimodal automated phenotyping for rheum…
Scientists identified new genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis in diverse groups, improving risk prediction especially for African Ameri…
Narrative review discusses screening and prevention in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease populations
Joint Pain May Signal Hidden Risk in Your Legs
This narrative review examines patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupu…
Inflammation from autoimmune conditions can silently damage blood vessels in your legs.
Longitudinal ANA dynamics predict 12-month remission in 688 adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Rising Antibody Levels May Signal Trouble for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This retrospective cohort study of 688 adults with rheumatoid arthritis assessed longitudinal antinuclear antibody (ANA) dynamics over 12 mo…
A new study suggests that tracking changes in a common blood antibody could help predict which rheumatoid arthritis patients are less likely…
Autoimmune Thyroiditis Prevalence Higher in Obese Women With PCOS in Retrospective Cohort Analysis
New PCOS Data Reveals Hidden Thyroid Risks
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 1,249 women with PCOS aged 18–44 years.
Women with PCOS should check their thyroid health regularly.
Biological and clinical factors associated with peripheral neuropathy in rheumatoid arthritis cohort
RA Nerve Damage Linked to This Common Marker
This retro-prospective cross-sectional study evaluated 63 patients with rheumatoid arthritis to assess biological and clinical factors linke…
You wake up with tingling in your hands. It feels like pins and needles.
Narrative review discusses transcriptomics and algorithms in rheumatoid arthritis care
New AI and Gene Maps May Pinpoint Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
This narrative review examines the integration of transcriptomics, spatial technologies, and advanced algorithms within rheumatoid arthritis…
This new approach could end the trial-and-error guessing game of finding the right RA medication.
Narrative review explores multimodal approaches for autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's
Scarring From the Inside: How Your Immune System Can Turn Against Your Own Organs
This narrative review examines the integration of immune modulation, epigenetic reprogramming, and mechanobiological interventions for autoi…
Your immune system can cause permanent scarring inside organs like lungs and joints, driving autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthriti…
Systematic review examines IL-35 and IL-39 roles in rheumatoid arthritis pathophysiology and therapeutic potential
Two Hidden Signals May Explain Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
This mini-review synthesizes available evidence regarding IL-35 and IL-39 in rheumatoid arthritis.
Two tiny immune signals fighting each other may hold the key to calming rheumatoid arthritis at its source.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds CEUS comparable to MRI for synovitis detection
Can ultrasound find the same inflammation in joints as MRI without the high cost?
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) versus contrast-enhanced MRI for diagnosing syno…
Ultrasound with dye matches MRI accuracy for most joint inflammation, but falls short for rheumatoid arthritis cases.
Systematic review links gut microbiota dysbiosis to CKD-MBD, RA, OA, and OP pathogenesis
Your gut holds the key to your bone health
This systematic review examines the role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), rheumato…
Gut bacteria directly influence bone strength and kidney health, yet current treatments ignore the digestive system where the real problem s…
Systematic review examines lipid-immune crosstalk and dyslipidemia in rheumatoid arthritis patients
The Hidden Link Between Arthritis Pain and Your Heart Health
This systematic review evaluated epidemiological evidence, clinical management strategies, and pathophysiological mechanisms regarding lipid…
Abnormal cholesterol is a direct driver of rheumatoid arthritis, explaining why people with RA face such a high risk of heart attack and str…
Implementation of cliexa-RA digital platform improved patient experience and time efficiency for 300 rheumatoid arthritis patients
Tablets Replace Clipboards in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic
This implementation case study evaluated the cliexa-RA digital platform in 300 rheumatoid arthritis patients at the Colorado Arthritis Cente…
A custom digital tool turned a slow paper workflow into a smooth tablet check-in that patients and doctors actually liked.