In a nutshell This study investigated the factors that may predict disease progression in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. They found that history of smoking and elevated inflammation may predict rapid radiological progression. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that causes painful swelling and inflammation in the...
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Predicting pain relief in rheumatoid arthritis
In a nutshell This study evaluated whether there is a predictor of time to relapse in rheumatoid arthritis patients with swelling of the knee. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis causes painful, swollen joints. Treatment with steroids called glucocorticoids (for example Cortisone, Deltasone) can reduce these symptoms. Injecting steroids...
Read MoreAchieving stable low disease activity with adalimumab plus methotrexate
In a nutshell This trial compared the efficacy of 2 treatment regimens: methotrexate (MTX) monotherapy versus dual therapy of MTX plus biological drug in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, in...
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