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All articles tagged: Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site (M05.20)

Evalytics 19 February at 03.25 PM

Smoking’s effects on the immune system can last years, study finds

The study reveals smoking's lasting impact on the immune system, increasing vulnerability to diseases even after quitting. Despite declining rates, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable deaths in the US. Quitting improves immunity but doesn't fully recover it, emphasizing the importance of cessation.

HealthDay 31 January at 04.55 PM

GERD Can Induce Occurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis, but Not Vice Versa

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causally and positively influences rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but RA has no significant influence on GERD, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Frontiers in Genetics.Haifan Wang, from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University in China, and colleagues examined the bi

HealthDay 22 December at 04.02 PM

494 Million People Had Other Musculoskeletal Disorders Globally in 2020

Globally, 494 million people had other musculoskeletal disorders in 2020, with a 115 percent increase projected to 2050, according to a study published online in the November issue of The Lancet Rheumatology.Tiffany K. Gill, Ph.D., from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues estimated the prevalence of other musculoskel

HealthDay 01 December at 05.06 PM

Four JAK Inhibitors Have Comparable Efficacy, Safety for RA

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the efficacy and safety of four Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors is comparable, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in Rheumatology.Shinya Hayashi, M.D., from the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan, and colleagues conducted a multicenter, retrospective study comparing the ef

HealthDay 27 November at 10.55 PM

American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 10-15

The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held this year from Nov. 10 to 15 in San Diego, and attendees included rheumatology specialists, physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis as well as o