Studies in mice with induced arthritis suggest that the human complement inhibitor C4b-binding protein (C4BP) may be of use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Swedish researchers report in the January issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is generally more severe than adult-onset SLE, according to a report in the March Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
The risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is increased in certain, but not all, autoimmune disorders, according to a report in the April 15th issue of Blood. Reuters Health Information
Four out of five children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis had a good clinical response to abatacept during a long-term open-label extension trial. The safety profile was good, and the level of response often increased as treatment went on, the researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Results of a study published in the April 15th issue of the American Journal of Cardiology indicate that men older than 50 years of age with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Reuters Health Information
