In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that JAK inhibitors were more effective than conventional RA drugs. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune condition. RA causes painful inflammation in the joints. This leads to disability...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if saffron supplementation (SS) improves rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. They found that SS reduced disease activity (DA) in patients with RA. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is caused by excessive inflammation. The body’s immune system starts to attack healthy joint tissue. This...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease. It is caused by painful inflammation in the joints. Over time this can lead to degeneration of joint tissue and disability. RA is managed with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if garlic supplementation improves rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms and inflammation. They found that garlic supplements improved pain and quality of life (QoL) in these patients. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition. It causes painful inflammation in the joints. This...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the long-term safety and effectiveness of peficitinib (Smyraf) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that this treatment lowered disease activity (DA) and was well tolerated. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic auto-immune disease. Excessive inflammation causes painful...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if a treat-to-target (T2T) strategy achieves remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that following a T2T strategy leads to higher remission rates. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition. Excessive inflammation leads to painful swelling in the joints. RA is treated...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of bariatric surgery (BS; weight loss surgery) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that BS was associated with lower disease activity in patients with RA and obesity. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition. It is caused by excessive...
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In a nutshell This study investigated which biologic drugs improve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management in patients who have not taken biologic drugs before. They found that interleukin-6 receptor inhibitors (IL6-Ri) drugs are most effective as a monotherapy (MT; single drug treatment). Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of vegetable and seafood intake in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that high vegetable and seafood intake may be associated with lower disease activity (LDA). Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition. It is caused by inflammation that leads to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated recent developments in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease caused by inflammation. Inflammation causes painful swelling in the joints. Over time joint tissue degenerates and RA patients can become disabled. RA is treated with...
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In a nutshell This study investigated how rheumatoid arthritis (RA)and its treatment may affect bone mineral density (BMD). They found that RA was associated with a reduced BMD and an increased risk of falls and fractures. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition caused by inflammation. This leads to painful...
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In a nutshell This study investigated patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients taking upadacitinib (Rinvoq) to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that this treatment improved the quality of life (QoL) in these patients. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition. In RA, the immune system attacks...
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