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21 Mar 2025

Medical Cannabis Linked to Hypermobility-Associated Chronic Pain Relief

A recent study conducted with the UK Medical Cannabis Registry evaluated the impact of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) on patients suffering from chronic pain due to hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS).
19 Mar 2025

How AI is Changing Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis

AI is emerging as a promising tool in the diagnosis and management of vasculitides, a group of rare inflammatory disorders that pose significant diagnostic challenges.
17 Mar 2025

How Reliable Is the New Scleroderma Skin Questionnaire?

The psychometric properties of the Scleroderma Skin Questionnaire (SSQ), a novel patient-reported outcome (PRO) designed to assess skin disease in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), has been evaluated in a new study.
14 Mar 2025

Cancer Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Increased Mortality Rates

A recent long-term population study from Western Australia has revealed critical insights into the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cancer outcomes.
12 Mar 2025

Comparing Immunosuppressants: What Works Best in Systemic Sclerosis?

A recent analysis from the RESOLVE-1 trial has highlighted the potential of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in treating diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc), particularly in early-stage disease.
5 Mar 2025

Reducing Heart Risks in Arthritis: The Role of TNF Inhibitors

Inflammation is increasingly recognized as a pivotal factor in the development of atherosclerosis and its associated thrombotic complications.
26 Feb 2025

RA Drugs Show Promise Despite Kidney Issues

Explore the efficacy and safety of first-line targeted synthetic DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis patients with chronic kidney disease, highlighting potential risks like deep vein thrombosis.
21 Feb 2025

GERD Symptoms Linked to Worse RA Outcomes

Gastroesophageal (GE) symptoms, such as acid reflux and heartburn, are significantly associated with higher disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study.