Rheumatoid Arthritis in the News

06/18/2013 - Safety of measles-mumps-rubella booster shot had previously been called into question

06/18/2013 - Although more medication taken by obese patients in study, remission was less likely

06/14/2013 - Greatest benefit seen within first 2 years of treatment, but half quit earlier

06/12/2013 - Flare-ups most likely if condition starts in joints such as knee or elbow, researchers say

06/12/2013 - Biologic drug Enbrel wasn't better for patients who didn't respond to methotrexate alone

04/26/2013 - Swedish study found how much and how long they smoked made a difference

04/04/2013 - Hormonal changes could influence disease severity, researchers say

03/25/2013 - Screening for smoking, obesity and diabetes may help identify those at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis

03/15/2013 - Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity

03/06/2013 - Studies found it activated cells in the immune system, resulting in form of MS in rodents

03/05/2013 - But study finds that high doses of corticosteroids double the odds of developing painful skin disease

03/05/2013 - Experts identify commonly ordered tests and treatments that are often expensive and unhelpful

02/05/2013 - Women estimated to have more exposure to UV-B rays had decreased risk, researchers say

11/28/2012 - Compared to osteoarthritis, those with rheumatoid disease had higher risk of infection, dislocation

11/26/2012 - Finding might help lead to improved treatments for painful condition, researchers say

11/12/2012 - Those who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop the painful disease, analysis showed

11/12/2012 - Risk of mood-related mortality greater for men

11/07/2012 - For people who can't take methotrexate

11/02/2012 - This autoimmune disease appears to raise risk for preeclampsia

10/02/2012 - But overall risk remains small, study finds