Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Hypertension
Highest risk seen in older patients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors
Industry Payments Common for Physician Peer Reviewers of Top Journals
Peer reviewers in this study received $64.18 million in general payments between 2020 and 2022
Letter Nudges Increase Likelihood of Flu Vaccination for Adults With Chronic Diseases
Influenza vaccination rates higher for those receiving one of six intervention letters versus usual care
Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio Indicates Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Risk for all-cause mortality increased in RA patients with microalbuminuria
Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Frequently Have Persisting Pain
Pain catastrophizing and number of tender joints positively associated with persisting pain
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tied to Heightened Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings seen after adjusting for lifestyle factors and comorbidities
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heavy Economic and Human Burdens
Higher annual health care expenditures and lower quality of life reported for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis
FDA Approves Bimzelx for Three New Indications
New indications include active psoriatic arthritis, nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation, and ankylosing spondylitis
Causal Link Seen for High Ferritin, Serum Iron With Lower Risk for RA
Genetic predisposition to high ferritin and serum iron status associated with lower risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis
High-Intensity Interval Training, Strength Exercise Beneficial in RA
Significant improvement seen in cardiorespiratory fitness and in oxygen pulse, waist circumference, handgrip strength, overall health
