Itch prevalence and severity remain stable over time in systemic sclerosis cohort study
For people with scleroderma, how common is itch — and does it ever go away?
An observational cohort study of 2173 people with systemic sclerosis found itch prevalence was 35-37% and mean severity 4.1-4.4 on a 0-10 sc…
For people with scleroderma, a new study shows itch is common and stays steady over time, challenging the idea that it is just an early-phas…
Procalcitonin shows moderate accuracy for bloodstream infection detection in retrospective cohort
Blood test shows promise in detecting bacterial infections and identifying their type
A retrospective cohort study of 251 bacterial isolates from positively flagged blood cultures in South India found procalcitonin (PCT) had 7…
A blood test detected bloodstream infections with 83% accuracy, showing slightly higher levels for Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and K…
Reduced anti-CXCR3 antibodies associated with systemic autoimmunity and atherosclerosis in cohort study
Study finds link between specific antibody levels and heart disease risk in autoimmune conditions
An observational cohort study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren disease, and controls found reduced anti-CXCR3 antibody levels …
Low levels of a specific antibody in early arthritis and joint pain are linked to higher heart disease risk and poorer medication responses.
Meta-analysis finds elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in SLE, with weak correlation to disease activity
Can a simple blood test help track lupus activity? The evidence is mixed
A meta-analysis of 40 studies with external validation (n=290) found neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was higher in SLE patients versus …
A simple blood ratio tracks lupus activity better than healthy levels, but its accuracy varies by ethnicity and treatment, so it isn't ready…
Southeastern US states show highest arthritis-related severe joint pain and inactivity
Where does arthritis hurt the most? Southeastern states show highest pain and inactivity
A 2017 US observational study found age-standardized prevalence of severe joint pain and physical inactivity among adults with arthritis was…
Adults with arthritis in the southeastern United States reported the highest levels of severe joint pain and physical inactivity compared to…
National prevalence of arthritis and associated activity limitations in U.S. adults examined
How many Americans live with arthritis that limits their daily activities?
An observational study assessed the national prevalence of arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation among U.S.
A new report reveals how many Americans live with arthritis that limits their daily physical activities.
Survey describes arthritis prevalence by age and sex among US adults
How many US adults live with arthritis? A new survey breaks it down
An observational survey report examined arthritis prevalence among US adults aged ≥18 years.
A new survey reveals how many US adults live with arthritis, breaking down the numbers by age group and sex to show which groups are most af…
Immune signatures precede and accompany subclinical joint inflammation in ACPA-positive individuals at high risk for RA
Study finds immune changes in blood may signal early joint inflammation before rheumatoid arthritis
An observational study of ACPA-positive individuals at high risk for rheumatoid arthritis used single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics to…
Blood tests reveal specific immune cell changes that signal joint inflammation is starting before rheumatoid arthritis symptoms appear.
Arthritis Awareness Month observed in May to highlight condition impact
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, highlighting the condition's impact on people
This is not a research study but an awareness campaign announcement.
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to highlight joint pain and stiffness and support those affected by the condition.
Report describes physical activity patterns among US adults with arthritis
How many adults with arthritis are staying active? A new report looks at movement
An observational report describes the percentage of US adults with arthritis who engage in different types of physical activity.
A new report asks how many adults with arthritis stay active, but the results aren't shared yet.
Nurse counseling improves pain, fatigue, and function in rheumatoid arthritis patients in small RCT
Nurse counseling program helps rheumatoid arthritis patients manage pain and fatigue
A single-center RCT of 90 RA patients in Turkey found that education plus 3 months of telephone nursing counseling significantly improved pa…
A nursing counseling program helped rheumatoid arthritis patients feel less pain and fatigue while improving their ability to do daily activ…
Review Links Gut Dysbiosis to Immune Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Could your gut health be linked to rheumatoid arthritis?
A review summarizes evidence linking gut dysbiosis to rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
People with rheumatoid arthritis often have less diverse gut bacteria linked to immune attacks on joints and a leaky gut barrier.