Rheumatology

The management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has significantly evolved, moving beyond the mere application of clinical trial results to a more nuanced approach…

New research has shown that women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) have more than double the prevalence of severe autoimmune diseases compared to the general female population.

The severity of Raynaud’s disease is not only linked to very low temperatures, but also hot environments that reach 35°C and above, according to recent research.  

New research has demonstrated that frailty, a measure of biological age, predicts severe infections in older adults with incident antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.

Research has shown that long-term use of antibiotics is associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis. 

Age and hypertension increase cranial ischaemic complication risk in giant cell arteritis, while anticoagulant therapy may be protective

Frailty, more than age, significantly impacts the risk of severe infections in older adults with ANCA-associated vasculitis, according to a new study

A study from SPIN shows that most individuals with systemic sclerosis are vaccinated against COVID-19, with minimal severe side effects and low rates of disease flare-ups.