Highlights and News

Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Rates Remain Stagnant - EMJ
Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Rates Remain Stagnant  EMJ
The breakthrough that could stop arthritis and diabetes in their tracks - The i Paper
The breakthrough that could stop arthritis and diabetes in their tracks  The i Paper
New gene study offers arthritis treatment insights - HealthandCare.scot
New gene study offers arthritis treatment insights  HealthandCare.scot
PsA Takes Longer to Diagnose and Gets Less Early Therapy Than RA - HealthCentral
PsA Takes Longer to Diagnose and Gets Less Early Therapy Than RA  HealthCentral
Deep molecular profiling of synovial biopsies in the STRAP trial identifies signatures predictive of treatment response to biologic therapies in rheumatoid arthritis - Nature
Deep molecular profiling of synovial biopsies in the STRAP trial identifies signatures predictive of treatment response to biologic therapies in rheumatoid arthritis  Nature
Nurse-led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis - Wiley Online Library
Nurse-led care for people with early rheumatoid arthritis: Interview study with thematic analysis  Wiley Online Library
Championing physio for inflammatory arthritis - The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Championing physio for inflammatory arthritis  The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Refractory Inflammatory Arthritis definition and model generated through patient and multi-disciplinary professional modified Delphi process - medRxiv
Refractory Inflammatory Arthritis definition and model generated through patient and multi-disciplinary professional modified Delphi process  medRxiv
Rheumatoid arthritis - The Lancet
Rheumatoid arthritis  The Lancet
Foot and Ankle Care in Inflammatory Arthritis - Arthritis Foundation
Foot and Ankle Care in Inflammatory Arthritis  Arthritis Foundation
Scientists discover natural ‘brake' that could stop harmful inflammation - UCL | University College London
Scientists discover natural ‘brake' that could stop harmful inflammation  UCL | University College London
First UK patient treated in ‘OSCAR' COVID-19 research study, trialling experimental arthritis drug as treatment for coronavirus - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
First UK patient treated in ‘OSCAR' COVID-19 research study, trialling experimental arthritis drug as treatment for coronavirus  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Sustained Remission with Etanercept Tapering in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis - The New England Journal of Medicine
Sustained Remission with Etanercept Tapering in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis  The New England Journal of Medicine
Blocking the immune system in rheumatoid arthritis - The Pharmaceutical Journal
Blocking the immune system in rheumatoid arthritis  The Pharmaceutical Journal
RA-MAP, molecular immunological landscapes in early rheumatoid arthritis and healthy vaccine recipients - Nature
RA-MAP, molecular immunological landscapes in early rheumatoid arthritis and healthy vaccine recipients  Nature
Rheumatoid Arthritis Life Expectancy: What You Need to Know - HealthCentral
Rheumatoid Arthritis Life Expectancy: What You Need to Know  HealthCentral
Editor's Pick: JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment Algorithm of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review - EMJ
Editor's Pick: JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment Algorithm of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review  EMJ
Sustained Remission with Etanercept Tapering in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis - The New England Journal of Medicine
Sustained Remission with Etanercept Tapering in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis  The New England Journal of Medicine
Association between obesity and remission in rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs - Nature
Association between obesity and remission in rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs  Nature
Tofacitinib versus Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis - The New England Journal of Medicine
Tofacitinib versus Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis  The New England Journal of Medicine
Novel biomarkers of a peripheral blood interferon signature associated with drug-naïve early arthritis patients distinguish persistent from self-limiting disease course - Nature
Novel biomarkers of a peripheral blood interferon signature associated with drug-naïve early arthritis patients distinguish persistent from self-limiting disease course  Nature
Efficacy of B-Cell-Targeted Therapy with Rituximab in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis - The New England Journal of Medicine
Efficacy of B-Cell-Targeted Therapy with Rituximab in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis  The New England Journal of Medicine
Single-cell insights into immune dysregulation in rheumatoid arthritis flare versus drug-free remission - Nature
Single-cell insights into immune dysregulation in rheumatoid arthritis flare versus drug-free remission  Nature
Baricitinib versus Placebo or Adalimumab in Rheumatoid Arthritis - The New England Journal of Medicine
Baricitinib versus Placebo or Adalimumab in Rheumatoid Arthritis  The New England Journal of Medicine
Palliative care - World Health Organization (WHO)
Palliative care  World Health Organization (WHO)
Artificial intelligence in rheumatoid arthritis research: A bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Artificial intelligence in rheumatoid arthritis research: A bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2023  Wiley Online Library
Therapies for Active Rheumatoid Arthritis after Methotrexate Failure - The New England Journal of Medicine
Therapies for Active Rheumatoid Arthritis after Methotrexate Failure  The New England Journal of Medicine
Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Selective Inhibition of T-Cell Activation with Fusion Protein CTLA4Ig - The New England Journal of Medicine
Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Selective Inhibition of T-Cell Activation with Fusion Protein CTLA4Ig  The New England Journal of Medicine
Prediction of response of methotrexate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using serum lipidomics | Scientific Reports - Nature
Prediction of response of methotrexate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using serum lipidomics | Scientific Reports  Nature
Meera Alagarajah on dealing with rheumatoid arthritis - Dentistry Online - Dentistry.co.uk
Meera Alagarajah on dealing with rheumatoid arthritis - Dentistry Online  Dentistry.co.uk
Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is Prevention Feasible? - MedPage Today
Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is Prevention Feasible?  MedPage Today
Osteoarthritis in primary care: early diagnosis and management - GPonline
Osteoarthritis in primary care: early diagnosis and management  GPonline
Asian and older rheumatoid arthritis sufferers 50% less likely to receive targeted treatment, finds study - Medical Xpress
Asian and older rheumatoid arthritis sufferers 50% less likely to receive targeted treatment, finds study  Medical Xpress
New 'highly effective' treatment for rheumatoid arthritis on the way after breakthrough - The i Paper
New 'highly effective' treatment for rheumatoid arthritis on the way after breakthrough  The i Paper
Early Treatment Boosts Long-term Rheumatoid Arthritis Outcomes - Medscape
Early Treatment Boosts Long-term Rheumatoid Arthritis Outcomes  Medscape
PEPITEM 'replacement therapy' shows potential for early-stage inflammatory arthritis - Medical Xpress
PEPITEM 'replacement therapy' shows potential for early-stage inflammatory arthritis  Medical Xpress
Treating rheumatoid arthritis with JAK inhibitors: What to know - Medical News Today
Treating rheumatoid arthritis with JAK inhibitors: What to know  Medical News Today
Rheumatoid arthritis and baking soda: The potential benefits - Medical News Today
Rheumatoid arthritis and baking soda: The potential benefits  Medical News Today
Clinical Review - Rheumatoid arthritis - GPonline
Clinical Review - Rheumatoid arthritis  GPonline
New drug Bimzelx shows promise as a treatment for psoriatic arthritis - Medical News Today
New drug Bimzelx shows promise as a treatment for psoriatic arthritis  Medical News Today
Pharmaceutical care in rheumatoid arthritis - Hospital Pharmacy Europe
Pharmaceutical care in rheumatoid arthritis  Hospital Pharmacy Europe
Ibuprofen for arthritis: Is it safe to take every day? - Medical News Today
Ibuprofen for arthritis: Is it safe to take every day?  Medical News Today
Turmeric for rheumatoid arthritis: Does it work? - Medical News Today
Turmeric for rheumatoid arthritis: Does it work?  Medical News Today
Integrating point-of-care ultrasound into rheumatology practice - Medycyna Praktyczna
Integrating point-of-care ultrasound into rheumatology practice  Medycyna Praktyczna
What Happens at the First Appointment With a Rheumatologist? - Everyday Health
What Happens at the First Appointment With a Rheumatologist?  Everyday Health
Scientists show for the first time how fibroblasts go 'rogue' in different diseases - News-Medical
Scientists show for the first time how fibroblasts go 'rogue' in different diseases  News-Medical
Rheumatoid arthritis: Could a test tell which biologic may be best? - Medical News Today
Rheumatoid arthritis: Could a test tell which biologic may be best?  Medical News Today
Tocilizumab - a new treatment for severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children - UCL | University College London
Tocilizumab - a new treatment for severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children  UCL | University College London
Weather, seasons, and rheumatoid arthritis flares - Medical News Today
Weather, seasons, and rheumatoid arthritis flares  Medical News Today
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Common Questions About Diagnosis and Management - American Academy of Family Physicians | AAFP
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Common Questions About Diagnosis and Management  American Academy of Family Physicians | AAFP
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis: Traditional DMARDS vs. biologics - Medical News Today
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis: Traditional DMARDS vs. biologics  Medical News Today
What to know about rheumatoid arthritis and intermittent fasting - Medical News Today
What to know about rheumatoid arthritis and intermittent fasting  Medical News Today
Minocycline for rheumatoid arthritis: What to know - Medical News Today
Minocycline for rheumatoid arthritis: What to know  Medical News Today
U.K. approves anti-inflammatory drugs to treat sickest covid-19 patients after strong results in clinical trial - The Washington Post
U.K. approves anti-inflammatory drugs to treat sickest covid-19 patients after strong results in clinical trial  The Washington Post
Rheumatoid Arthritis On The Rise Worldwide, AI-Powered Study Estimates - U.S. News & World Report
Rheumatoid Arthritis On The Rise Worldwide, AI-Powered Study Estimates  U.S. News & World Report
Infliximab and Methotrexate in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis - The New England Journal of Medicine
Infliximab and Methotrexate in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis  The New England Journal of Medicine
The Effect of Glucocorticoids on Joint Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis - The New England Journal of Medicine
The Effect of Glucocorticoids on Joint Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis  The New England Journal of Medicine
Ankylosing spondylitis: an update - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Ankylosing spondylitis: an update  Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Chinese herbal remedy 'just as effective as methotrexate against arthritis' - Medical News Today
Chinese herbal remedy 'just as effective as methotrexate against arthritis'  Medical News Today
England | London | Six taken ill after drug trials - BBC
England | London | Six taken ill after drug trials  BBC
Blood test could provide an early arthritis warning - Nursing Times
Blood test could provide an early arthritis warning  Nursing Times
From sensitive scalp to voice changes - the hidden warnings arthritis is nearing - The Sun
From sensitive scalp to voice changes - the hidden warnings arthritis is nearing  The Sun

Articles/peer reviewed publications and
Lay Summaries

  • B cell synovitis and clinical phenotypes in rheumatoid arthritis: relationship to disease stages and drug exposure.
    Rivellese F, Humby F, Bugatti S, Fossati-Jimack L, Rizvi H, Lucchesi D, Lliso-Ribera G, Nerviani A, Hands RE, Giorli G, Frias B, Thorborn G, Jaworska E, John C, Goldmann K, Lewis MJ, Manzo A, Bombardieri M, Pitzalis C; PEAC- R4RA investigators. 
    Arthritis Rheumatol. 2019 Nov 29.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/art.41184
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