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New insights into chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

Kennedy researchers have uncovered new clues about how immune memory exacerbates inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, which could lead to better ways to control the disease.

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Malnutrition may be a hidden health factor for people with obesity and osteoarthritis

Malnutrition could be a hidden culprit that lowers quality of life for people with larger bodies, especially if they have a health condition like osteoarthritis, University of Alberta research has found.

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The many ways that AI enters rheumatology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the mainstream. The term encompasses a wide variety of machines that can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions. But how can it be used to support health care? EULAR—The ...

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Osteoarthritis: Too many non-evidence-based therapies?

Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain, often affecting physical function, daily activities, and quality of life. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has developed recommendations and ...

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Exploring patient experiences in juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases need special care—and pediatric rheumatological conditions can persist into adulthood. Two new works presented at the 2025 congress of EULAR—The European Alliance of ...

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Study reveals risk factors for spinal deterioration in r-axSpA

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal disease that predominantly affects the axial skeleton. axSpA is an umbrella term that comprises the whole spectrum of patients with and without ...

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The value of physical activity for people with RMD

Regular physical activity is increasingly promoted for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) as well as the general population. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has published ...

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Patient organizations: Supporting RMD patients with education

When receiving a diagnosis of a rheumatic musculoskeletal disease (RMD), people need a lot of information. Some need it all at once, while others may prefer to receive it in smaller portions or like to spread it out. This ...

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First data from the EULAR RheumaFacts project

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are the leading causes of disability worldwide, resulting in significant health care and social support costs. One of the reasons for this increasing burden seems to be the variability ...

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Guidance needed for RMD patients seeking help online

Rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) have an important impact on quality of life, and represent an economic burden to society. EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has emphasized the role of ...

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Studies identify predictors and outcomes in systemic sclerosis

The Very Early Diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis (VEDOSS) criteria identify red flags as puffy fingers, abnormal nailfold capillaroscopy, and specific autoantibodies in patients with Raynaud's phenomenon as a very early disease ...

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Knee arthritis made worse with steroid injections

Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated with higher progression of the disease. ...

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Study finds 41% of people have 'creaky knees'

La Trobe researchers have discovered that almost half the population has "creaky knees" in a study investigating how common the problem is and what it means for the health of our knees.

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Study shows AFL players' hip issues begin in early career

Researchers from La Trobe University studied 58 pain-free male Australian Football League (AFL) draftees, finding that nearly half showed hip joint changes on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and 20% had a particular hip ...

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Study uncovers key factors in myositis-induced muscle weakness

A study has shed new light on the mechanisms behind idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (myositis), a group of systemic autoimmune disorders known for causing severe muscle weakness, fatigue, and increased mortality.