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May 16th 2024
A real-world study from Spain suggests baricitinib demonstrated favorable effectiveness, adherence, and safety in rheumatoid arthritis, but investigators caution more research is needed.
Insomnia, Shorter Sleep Duration Linked to the Risk of Autoimmune Arthritis
February 9th 2024Multivariable analyses found genetic predispositions to overall rheumatoid arthritis with decreased sleep duration, as well as a significant genetic association between seropositive rheumatoid arthritis and insomnia symptoms.
Patients with RA Surprised by Positive Impact of Exercise on Sleep
Four themes emerged from the data, including the positive impact of exercise on sleep, positive experiences of the exercise intervention, mental health benefits, and achieving empowerment and ownership during the exercise process.
Quiz: ACR Clinical Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The 2021 ACR Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis provides updated recommendations for the pharmacologic management of RA. In honor of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day, test your knowledge with this quiz:
Targeting Mental Health, Pain-Related Illnesses May Improve Outcomes in Difficult to Treat RA
The presence of mental health, pain-related illnesses, and metabolic diseases were significantly associated with the worsening of arthritis-related pain, severity, and disease activity.
Laura Donlin, PhD: Study Discovers New Subtypes of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Laura Donlin, PhD, highlights the significance of identifying new subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the potential for a paradigm shift in RA treatment toward personalized care and early interventions.