MTX-induced pneumonitis is a rare complication of RA treatment and much remains unknown about it. Chikura, et al present the first study to describe the variation of immunological response in MTX-P. Rheumatology
Intra-articular glucocorticoids decrease the synovial tissue T-cell count in rheumatoid arthritis, but is this mediated through modulation of apoptosis? Arthritis Research & Therapy
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at higher than average risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research presented last week at the annual meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR 2011). br / iReuters Health Information/i
The authors analyze the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and its association with traditional CV risk factors, clinical features of RA, and the use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Arthritis Research & Therapy