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Long-term supervised exercise works better than usual care in RA
For people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and severe functional limitations, undergoing supervised exercise therapy for more than 52 weeks results in better outcomes compared with usual care, as reported in a study.
Long-term supervised exercise works better than usual care in RA
25 Jul 2024Auricular vagus nerve stimulation of little benefit in rheumatoid arthritis
Auricular vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) does not appear to be efficacious at managing disease activity in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, as reported in a study.
Auricular vagus nerve stimulation of little benefit in rheumatoid arthritis
25 Jul 2024Adalimumab concentrations negatively linked to inflammatory markers in RA
A negative association exists between adalimumab (ADA) concentrations and markers of inflammatory disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including interleukin 6 (IL-6), reveals a study. Notably, ADA concentrations from 5 to 7 mg/L over the dose interval seem to contribute to better disease control.
Adalimumab concentrations negatively linked to inflammatory markers in RA
22 Jul 2024High CRP level tied to earlier death in ILD
Increased levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) may contribute to shorter survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (fHP), rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), or systemic sclerosis (SSc)-associated ILD at 5 years.
High CRP level tied to earlier death in ILD
21 Jul 2024Musculoskeletal ultrasound for gout diagnosis: Why and how?
Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is a convenient and effective imaging tool for detecting urate deposition in the joints of patients with gout and those with asymptomatic hyperuricaemia.