GWAS and Mendelian randomization link aging, rheumatoid arthritis, and herpes zoster via shared MHC signals
Shared genetic link found for aging, arthritis, and shingles
This genomic analysis integrates genome-wide association studies, multi-omics quantitative trait loci, linkage disequilibrium-aware colocali…
A shared genetic signal may explain why aging, rheumatoid arthritis, and shingles often overlap.
Nomogram Predicts Osteoporosis Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
New tool predicts osteoporosis risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A single-center retrospective study of 349 RA patients developed a nomogram predicting osteoporosis risk. Independent predictors included fe…
A new prediction model identified osteoporosis in 37.8% of rheumatoid arthritis patients, using factors like sex and body mass.
Combined MSK US and machine learning model improves rheumatoid arthritis disease activity assessment
Combined ultrasound and AI model best predicts rheumatoid arthritis activity
This prospective, two-center diagnostic study in 203 patients with rheumatoid arthritis evaluated a combined model integrating musculoskelet…
A new tool using ultrasound and AI outperforms older methods at spotting active rheumatoid arthritis, helping doctors choose better treatmen…
Systematic review synthesizes Rhaponticum species chemistry, traditional uses, and research gaps across multiple conditions.
Ancient Herbs May Help Modern Health
This systematic review synthesizes data on Rhaponticum species, covering 24 documented species worldwide and their applications for conditio…
Imagine walking through a garden filled with wildflowers.
Meta-analysis identifies genetic variants linked to inflammatory pathways in rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis
New Gene Links Found Between Two Major Joint Diseases
This meta-analysis synthesizes data from three large European cohorts to identify new overlapping and disease-specific genetic risk factors …
This study reveals how specific genes may drive both shared and unique features of two common joint diseases, opening doors for more persona…
Etanercept therapy alters monocyte subsets and improves DAS28-CRP in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
High monocyte levels predict better RA drug response
This prospective cohort study evaluated etanercept therapy in rheumatoid arthritis patients over 12 and 24 weeks. Results showed significant…
A simple blood test may soon help doctors know which RA patients will respond to a widely used drug — sparing others months of wasted time a…
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. The prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis was 20.3%, with a…
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.