Arthritis pain rising: How state policies matter
New research from The University of Texas at Arlington shows that differences in state welfare policies are linked to rising arthritis-related joint pain across much of the U.S.
Oct 15, 2025
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Rheumatology news
SGLT-2 diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of autoimmune diseases
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes are associated with an 11% lower risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, compared with another group ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Benefits of long-term routine lab drug toxicity monitoring unclear in rheumatoid arthritis
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), long-term routine laboratory toxicity monitoring (lt-RLTM) indicates that most very abnormal laboratory results are already ...
Aug 26, 2025
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Should I take a fish oil supplement for my heart, joints or mood?
Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It's often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce inflammation and support overall health.
Jan 28, 2026
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Turning down the dial on inflammation to protect against lupus nephritis
At the time when patients with lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are diagnosed, approximately 15% to 30% will already have the inflammation-caused kidney disease lupus nephritis, which compromises kidney function ...
Aug 5, 2025
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Simple urine test could transform kidney care
In a finding set to change the way disease is monitored, Chandra Mohan, an international expert and pioneer in lupus research at the University of Houston, is reporting that urine samples can indicate lupus nephritis in a ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Japan pharmaceutical firm warns against rare diseases drug after deaths
A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has warned doctors against prescribing a drug for rare autoimmune diseases to new patients following the deaths of 20 people who took it.
May 16, 2026
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Depression may not only be a consequence, but also a cause of rheumatoid arthritis
According to researchers at Semmelweis University, not only inflammation, but also sleep disorders, depression, obesity, and smoking may sustain persistent rheumatic symptoms. In their publications in the journals Nature ...
May 28, 2026
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B cells join T cells to drive sight-threatening arthritis in children
A team led by UCL researchers with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and Moorfields Eye Hospital, found B cells—alongside T cells—play a key role in arthritis-related eye disease (JIA uveitis), a condition that can cause ...
Feb 4, 2026
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Subclinical synovitis risk higher in psoriasis without musculoskeletal involvement
Subclinical synovitis is significantly more common among patients with psoriasis without musculoskeletal involvement than healthy controls, according to a review published online July 16 in JAMA Dermatology.
Jul 22, 2025
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