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ACR over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California

Another Long-Acting Steroid Shot Impresses in Knee OA

Liposomal formulation OK for repeat dosing, phase III study indicates

ACR over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California

'Naked' Gene Therapy Promising for Osteoarthritis

Phase II results pave way for bigger and better trial

ACR over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California

Long-Acting Steroid Gives 14 Weeks of Knee OA Relief

Placebo-controlled trial gives novel product a tentative boost

A photo of a female rheumatologist discussing her female patient鈥檚 hand x-ray with her.

X-Rays Questioned for Diagnosing Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hardly any patients show abnormalities, so why do them?

A photo of a bottle of Xeljanz tablets over a photo of a female physician examining her male patients hand.

JAK Inhibitor Safety Study Seen Altering Practice in the VA

Prescribing patterns for common RA drug shift in wake of landmark trial

A photo of a man using a piece of gym equipment for leg extension exercises.

Want to Reduce Knee OA Risk? Weight Work May Help

History of strength training tied to reduced incidence later in life

A photo of a senior woman massaging her painful wrist.

CDC: Arthritis Is Massive Public Health Problem

One in five adults, nearly half of seniors diagnosed with joint diseases

Overweight woman suffering from knee pain.

Surprising Link Between Weight Gain and RA Activity

Hint: it's not the worsening you probably expected

A photo of the prefilled syringe of Bimzelx over an MRI image of sacroiliac articulation in ankylosing spondyloarthritis

Bimekizumab Data in axSpA Look Good Through 1 Year

U.S. approval status for IL-17A/F inhibitor still in limbo

A photo of a Kevzara prefilled syringe.

Everything (Maybe) You Wanted to Know About Sarilumab for PMR

Published details may raise questions about FDA's approval

FDA APPROVED tocilizumab biosimilar (Tofidence) over an x-ray image of a child鈥檚 arthritic hands.

Actemra Biosimilar Approved

But Biogen product doesn't get all the original's indications

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Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

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Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences

Population-based study links adherence with risk for cardiovascular events

A close up photo of the scar on a woman鈥檚 knee from from knee replacement surgery

Joint Replacement Outcomes a Bit Better With Patient Reports Post-Surgery

Not a huge benefit, study finds, but could be a step toward more consistent follow-up care

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Still No Easy Way to Take RA Patients Off Anti-TNF Drugs

Randomized trial tests a withdrawal strategy, with mixed results

A photo of a woman鈥檚 hand and arm affected by psoriatic arthritis.

Tool Predicts PsA Progression From Psoriasis, No Fancy Biomarkers Needed

New model estimates risk from routine clinical parameters

A photo of a box of prednisolone 5 mg tablets

Steroid Tapering Called Safe in Older RA Patients

Trial follow-up demonstrates feasibility, though not without some risk

A transmission electron micrograph of rotavirus particles.

Rotavirus Hospitalization in Kids Linked to Autoimmune Disease Later On

Higher risks for arthritis, connective tissue disorders, other diseases seen in Korean study

A computer rendering of the intestinal microbiome

Gut Biome Altered in Inflammatory Arthritis, but Causal Direction Unclear

Authors of new study ready to exonerate intestinal flora as a cause of joint disease

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Arthritis and Long COVID: A Double Whammy

Worse pain and less functional ability with lingering virus symptoms, patients say

A medical illustration of vagus nerve stimulation.

Those Studies Backing Vagus Nerve Stimulation for RA? Umm...

Randomized trial gives hopes for novel treatment a cold shower

A photo of a bottle of Xeljanz over an x-ray image of a person鈥檚 hands gnarled by rheumatoid arthritis

Xeljanz Edges Humira Just a Bit for Real-World RA Patients, Study Suggests

Australian researchers perform "target trial emulation" to compare popular drugs

A photo of a mature male rheumatologist examining the x-rays of her female patient鈥檚 knees.

Do Rheumatologists See Past RA Patients' Race?

Randomized study finds no disparities in biologics prescribing, but questions linger

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

Cardiovascular Risk Models Still Fall Short for Arthritis Patients

Of three major prognostic tools, none hit the mark

EULAR over a photo of MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

Benefits Found for Hand OA Drug Treatments

In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful

Illustration of two legs and feet with ankle swelling

Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn鈥檛

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

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More Evidence Links Parkinson's With Autoimmune Disease

Exact mechanism remains speculative, however

FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.

Thumbs Down From FDA Panel on Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Members unimpressed with efficacy, safety data

FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.

FDA Staff Still Skeptical of Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting

The Drug Company That Prospered Without Creating Any Drugs

A look at Horizon Therapeutics' tactics

NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Gout

Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial

FDA MARKETING MISHA Knee System over a computer rending of the device.

FDA Clears Shock-Absorbing Implant for Refractory Knee OA

MISHA Knee System indicated for medial knee osteoarthritis not advanced enough for arthroplasty

A photo a man with atopic dermatitis on his forearms.

Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk

Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear

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RA in Remission? Stopping DMARDs May Be OK

Provocative new data from ARCTIC REWIND

A photo of a male surgeon tying his mask on after scrubbing up.

Revolving Door in OR Makes Surgeries Less Efficient

Intraoperative staff swaps tied to longer operative time for hip, knee replacements

A photo of a bottle of Xeljanz tablets over a CT image of a patient with interstitial lung disease.

Tofacitinib May Reduce Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease in RA Patients

Retrospective study shows a 69% lower risk with tofacitinib compared with adalimumab

A photo of a person about to receive a hyaluronic acid injection in their knee.

Docs' Liking for Knee Injection Tied to Industry Payments

Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

New Option on Horizon for Younger People With Refractory Knee OA

Shock absorber implant seen outperforming osteotomy

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis

A good thing too, because most aren't going to quit

A photo of a woman with knee joint effusion from psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis: Depressing News on Second- and Later-Line Treatments

Real-world data indicate most patients who fail a first biologic drug never obtain remission

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