Genes are of little importance in rheumatoid arthritis
Genes are of little importance in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, finds a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2002-01-30)
... in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers in Denmark ... reported that they had rheumatoid arthritis were invited to have a clinical examination. Rheumatoid arthritis was verified in 13 identical and 36 non-identical twins. No ... non-identical twins both had rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting that rheumatoid arthritis is no more common in identical twins than non-identical ...
Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis effective the second time
A second course of methotrexate, the most commonly used drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in nearly half of studied patients for whom a previous treatment with the drug was ineffective. view more (2006-02-24)
... used drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in nearly half of studied patients for whom ... a study published today in Arthritis Research & Therapy, which also shows that a second treatment ... Austria recruited patients with rheumatoid arthritis who had had at least two treatments with an anti-arthritis drug. Kapral et al. identified 79 patients who had had ... and second ...
Women who breastfeed for more than a year halve their risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Women who breast feed for longer have a smaller chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis, suggests a study published online ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. view more (2008-05-13)
... smaller chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis, suggests a study published online ahead of print in the ... compared 136 women with rheumatoid arthritis with 544 women of a similar age without the disease. ... less likely to get rheumatoid arthritis.
Women who had breastfed for 13 months or more were half ... as likely to get rheumatoid arthritis as those who had never breast ...
Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for thrombosis
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more than three times as likely to develop blood clots in their veins (venous thromboembolism), finds new research in Gut. Thromboembolism is a serious and potentially life threatening event. For many years, patients with IBD were thought to be at increased risk, but the evidence has been... view more... (2004-03-09)
... bowel disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis or coeliac disease. Researchers surveyed 618 patients with IBD, 243 ... with IBD, 243 with rheumatoid arthritis, 207 with coeliac disease. All three patient groups were compared ... higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or coeliac disease compared with controls. IBD is a risk ... of IBD as neither rheumatoid arthritis, nor coeliac disease had an increased ...
Women with rheumatoid arthritis have significantly less chance of remission than men
Women with rheumatoid arthritis have significantly less chance of remission than men, finds research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. view more (2006-12-07)
... of remission in early rheumatoid arthritis?
Women with rheumatoid arthritis have significantly less chance of remission than men, finds research ... been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
Their average age was 58, and they had had their disease ... for an average of six months. Two thirds of study participants were women, and they tended to be younger than the men.
After two years, the ...
Coffee may be linked to rheumatoid arthritis
Coffee drinkers seem to be at increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, suggests research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. The association between coffee drinking and the presence of a hallmark indicator for the development of rheumatoid arthritis?rheumatoid factor?was studied in a cross sectional survey of almost 7,000 people,... view more... (2000-07-24)
... increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis,suggests research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. The association ... indicatorfor the development of rheumatoid arthritis?rheumatoid factor?was studied in across sectional survey of almost 7,000 people, ... study participants had anyevidence of arthritis when first tested. The number of cups of coffee drunk ... as likely to test positive forarthritis than those who drank less. The ...
Media invitation - PARE Manifesto International Media Briefing at EULAR 2004
At EULAR 2004, the 5th Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, in Berlin, Germany Friday 11th June 2004, 10.30am-11.30am - Breakfast provided Room 11/12, International Congress Centre ICC Berlin, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany The People with Arthritis / Rheumatism in Europe (PARE) Manifesto Steering Group invites you to be among the... view more... (2004-05-07)
... Berlin, Germany The People with Arthritis / Rheumatism in Europe (PARE) Manifesto Steering Group invites you ... survey investigating the impact of arthritis and rheumatism on quality of life. The survey provides ... data on the impact of arthritis / rheumatism on quality of life, availability of treatment and ... 103 million Europeans affected by arthritis / rheumatism - more people than ...
Birth weight may be linked to arthritis in later life
The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but researchers in this week’s BMJ suggest that some factors relating to the period shortly before and after birth (perinatal factors) may be implicated in the development of the disease in later life. view more (2003-05-14)
The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but researchers in this week’s BMJ suggest that ... identified 77 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and 308 matched controls. Using birth records, they collected information ... was positively associated with rheumatoid arthritis but low birth weight was not. Initiation of breast feeding ... were also associated with rheumatoid arthritis. They found no other significant associations. “Our ...
A possible new phase for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
The pathology of rheumatoid arthritis within the first few months after symptom onset is distinct from that of the early phases of other inflammatory joint diseases and also of established rheumatoid arthritis. New research published today in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that very early rheumatoid arthritis is characterised by a distinct... view more... (2005-04-05)
The pathology of rheumatoid arthritis within the first few months after symptom onset is distinct ... and also of established rheumatoid arthritis. New research published today in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that very early rheumatoid arthritis is characterised by a distinct profile of T cell, macrophage ... a distinct phase of rheumatoid arthritis, immediately after the onset of clinical symptoms, provides ...
Geisinger research: Antimalarial drug prevents diabetes in arthritis patients
The use of an antimalarial medication may prevent the onset of diabetes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, new Geisinger research shows. view more (2008-10-29)
... diabetes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, new Geisinger research shows.
Researchers examined the records of 2,093 Geisinger ... who received treatment for rheumatoid arthritis from 2000 to 2008. The study looked at, among other ... been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, use of HCQ was associated with a 53 percent reduction ... while 1.3 million have ...
Early signs that statins could help in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (pp 2011, 2015)
Results of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that the anti-inflammatory effect of statins (a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs) could be effective in relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The inflammatory nature of rheumatoid arthritis puts sufferers at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.... view more... (2004-06-16)
... in relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The inflammatory nature of rheumatoid arthritis puts sufferers at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Statins ... factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. 116 patients were randomly allocated either daily 40 mg atorvastatin ... addition to therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. All patients were assessed after 6 months. Among patients given ... but statistically significant improvement in ...
Heavy smokers at increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Heavy smokers are at increased risk of developing the painful joint disease rheumatoid arthritis, finds a study in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. The research also shows that a family history of the disease, a known risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, was less common among heavy smokers. The study team analysed the smoking habits of 239... view more... (2001-02-10)
... the painful joint disease rheumatoid arthritis, finds a study in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. The ... known risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, was less common among heavy smokers. The study team analysed ... of 239 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and 239 healthy people. The patients were also asked if ... half the patients with rheumatoid arthritis had no family history of the ...
Antibodies reveal rheumatoid arthritis before it breaks out
Now patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be diagnosed considerably earlier, thereby increasing their chances of being treated successfully. This is a consequence of new findings by Professor Solbritt Rantap'¤'¤-Dahlqvist's research team at the Unit for Rheumology, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Ume'å University in... view more... (2003-11-10)
Now patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be diagnosed considerably earlier, thereby increasing their chances ... Ume'å University in Sweden. Rheumatoid arthritis, also known as arthritic rheumatism, is a severe disease where ... discovery that patients with rheumatoid arthritis develop antibodies against citrullin (CCP) several years before the onset ... in the October issue of Arthritis & rheumatism, which is the highest ranked ...
Regular tipple may curb risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Alcohol cuts the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by up to 50%, reveals research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. view more (2008-06-05)
... the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by up to 50%, reveals research published ahead of print ... genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis.
Over half the participants (1650) had the disease and had been ... lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. And the more alcohol was consumed, the lower the risk ... lower the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
Among those who drank regularly, the quarter ...
Mayo Clinic study predicts cardiovascular disease risk for rheumatoid arthritis patients
People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk for developing heart disease than the general population; however, it is difficult to identify which patients are at increased risk. view more (2007-11-08)
... Minn. -- People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk for developing heart disease than the ... their initial diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. The findings of this Mayo Clinic research study are being ... identified a link between rheumatoid arthritis patients and increased risk for heart disease. A major challenge ... of heart disease in rheumatoid arthritis patients who show no symptoms of ... |
