This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis to assess the risk and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A systematic search was performed across four electro
This article discusses a recent study on the immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The study found that patients on immunosuppressive therapies may have weaker immune responses to the vaccine, which could lead to more severe disease outcomes. The us...
Here’s my latest article for RheumatoidArthritis.net–published today! Not “Too Difficult” People who live with extra needs, such as having RA, often struggle with feeling like they’re a burden to their family and friends — and to everyone. They constantly worry that they’re “too muc...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammatory arthritis and extra-articular involvement. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder caused in many cases by the interaction between genes and environmental factors, including tobacco, that primarily involves synovial joints...
Gender and stress Predictors for remission in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A systematic review Aurrecoechea E, llorcadiaz J, Diezlizuain ML, et al.Impact of gender in the quality of life of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.J Arthritis.2015;4:160. doi:10.4172/2167-7921.1000160 ...
The historic evolution of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease or drug registries reflects the growing understanding of the disease and its outcomes and the need for systematic data collection to improve both patient care and research. This review aims to examine different RA registries, evaluating their...
3.Scott IC, Ibrahim F, Panayi G, et al: The frequency of remission and low disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and their ability to identify people with low disability and normal quality of life.Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2019;49(1):20-26. doi:10.1016/j.se...
some extensive and alarming outbreaks such as the epidemic ofchikungunya virusin India have been reported. The capacity of alphaviruses to induce arthritis has been well known for a long time; but these recent outbreaks have raised the question about their increasing importance as an etiological fac...
The HCPLive rheumatoid arthritis page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on arthritis. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for RA, and more....
RHEUMATOID arthritisTo construct a model of the antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and to identify clinical factors affecting the antibody response. A total of 779 serum samples were obtained from 550 COVID-19-nave RA pat...