Which therapy should be chosen for hard-to-treat RA?
A head-to-head study pits a second-generation JAK inhibitor against abatacept.
Tag: Rheumatoid arthritis
Nerve stimulation to be trialled for refractory RA
Pilot trial of a device the size of a coffee bean shows it is well tolerated.
Is hydroxychloroquine safe in RA?
Long-term use is linked to raised risk of cardiac deaths, data show.
Grip strength reflects disease activity in patients with RA
Study shows multiple joint tenderness contributes to poor hand function.
Methotrexate-biologic combo gives improved outcomes in early RA
Pooled data from 13 studies shows better scores with combination therapy.
RA: Do autoantibodies disappear in treatment-free remission?
The long-term study indicates treating to autoantibody disappearance is not appropriate.
What is the most important factor for drug compliance?
Rheumatology patients say trust in their doctor is the number one reason for adherence: study.
Filgotinib effective in refractory RA
Expert calls for head-to-head comparisons with other therapies.
Are anti-TNF ‘non-responders’ being classified correctly?
Real-world study finds some of the patients appear to have low disease activity.
Why do women with inflammatory arthritis have smaller families?
The majority avoid pregnancy over fears they won't be able to care for their children, reveals survey.
