Cardiology
New advice on arthritis drugs
New research evaluating the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients suggests two combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes.
Jul 6, 2021
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Inflammation at IP thumb joint common in psoriatic arthritis
(HealthDay)—Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) more often have inflammation at the interphalangeal (IP) joint of the thumb compared to those with undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis (UIA), according to a study ...
Jul 1, 2021
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Medications
Scientists identify 160 new drugs that could be repurposed against COVID-19
Cambridge scientists have identified 200 approved drugs predicted to work against COVID-19—of which only 40 are currently being tested in COVID-19 clinical trials.
Jun 30, 2021
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Biomedical technology
New microchip sensor measures stress hormones from drop of blood
A Rutgers-led team of researchers has developed a microchip that can measure stress hormones in real time from a drop of blood.
Jun 30, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Adults with psoriasis more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis
(HealthDay)—Adults with psoriasis have an increased likelihood of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared with adults without psoriasis, according to a study published online June 15 in the Journal of the American Academy ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
App to monitor rheumatoid arthritis symptoms does not improve disease outcomes
(HealthDay)—Use of a smartphone application (app) to monitor patient-reported outcomes does not improve satisfaction or disease outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but patients are likely to recommend the app, according ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Recognizing young people's perspectives in inflammatory arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis is the name for a group of diseases that cause joint pain and swelling. This happens because the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and causes inflammation. Types of inflammatory arthritis ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Unifying terminology for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems. A significant ...
Jun 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 morbidity and mortality examined in people with rheumatic diseases
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is of particular concern for people with inflammatory diseases, and there are concerns that these people may be at higher ...
Jun 18, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Genetic variant link with long-term incidence of interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems. Up to 10% of ...
Jun 18, 2021
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