Knee osteoarthritis: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 528 million adults worldwide.
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From green smoothies to stem‑cell supplements—online 'immune‑boosting' ideas may lead you astray
We all want a well-functioning immune system to help us fight invasive bacteria and viruses and recover faster from illness. Popular "immune-boosting" ideas, however, might be more of a hindrance than a help.
Nov 4, 2026
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Treatment satisfaction higher for patients with rheumatoid arthritis choosing their own treatment
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), those choosing their own treatment have higher treatment satisfaction, better treatment retention and fewer reported adverse events, according to a study published online Oct. ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Patient-reported outcomes worse for patients with rheumatoid arthritis discontinuing TNF inhibitor
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), patient-reported outcomes (PROs) generally worsen shortly after tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) discontinuation, according to a study published in the Journal of Rheumatology.
Oct 26, 2026
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Favorable long-term outcomes seen with treat-to-target strategy in early rheumatoid arthritis
For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) managed with a treat-to-target strategy, achievement of sustained remission at two years is associated with higher remission rates and better physical function at 10 years, ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Autoimmune disease risk may differ by menopausal hormone therapy formulation
Progestogen, when used in hormone therapy, is recognized for its benefits in protecting the uterus. A new study suggests that its addition limits the increased risk of composite autoimmune disease associated with estrogen-only ...
Oct 20, 2026
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How psychological stress can trigger arthritis flares via an inflammatory pathway
Psychological stress has long been associated with worsening symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the underlying mechanism connecting psychological stress to the occurrence of joint inflammation has remained poorly ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Why autoantibodies may be linked to preterm birth risk in some women
A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but for about 1 in 10 pregnant women labor begins too soon. Premature or preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths worldwide. Yet doctors have struggled to understand why preterm ...
Oct 14, 2026
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Drug tapering noninferior to treatment continuation for rheumatoid arthritis with low disease activity
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with sustained low disease activity (LDA), structured tapering of biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) is noninferior to treatment continuation ...
Oct 13, 2026
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Females with autoimmune diseases 'less likely to be believed' than males and face longer diagnostic delays
Females with autoimmune diseases are significantly more likely than males to have their autoimmune disease misdiagnosed as a psychiatric or psychosomatic condition, according to a study of more than 6,600 patients.
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