Arthritis & Rheumatism

Osteoarthritis: Too many non-evidence-based therapies?

Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain, often affecting physical function, daily activities, and quality of life. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has developed recommendations and ...

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Study reveals risk factors for spinal deterioration in r-axSpA

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal disease that predominantly affects the axial skeleton. axSpA is an umbrella term that comprises the whole spectrum of patients with and without ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Patient organizations: Supporting RMD patients with education

When receiving a diagnosis of a rheumatic musculoskeletal disease (RMD), people need a lot of information. Some need it all at once, while others may prefer to receive it in smaller portions or like to spread it out. This ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

First data from the EULAR RheumaFacts project

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are the leading causes of disability worldwide, resulting in significant health care and social support costs. One of the reasons for this increasing burden seems to be the variability ...

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Exploring patient experiences in juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases need special care—and pediatric rheumatological conditions can persist into adulthood. Two new works presented at the 2025 congress of EULAR—The European Alliance of ...

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The value of physical activity for people with RMD

Regular physical activity is increasingly promoted for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) as well as the general population. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has published ...

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Guidance needed for RMD patients seeking help online

Rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) have an important impact on quality of life, and represent an economic burden to society. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has emphasized the role of ...