Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) is a serious complication in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are treated with infliximab, according to results of a study published in the March 15th issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
Serious infections during infancy may predispose individuals to early onset rheumatoid arthritis, Swedish researchers report in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, posted online Tuesday. Reuters Health Information
Renal complications are important in scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) and include scleroderma renal crisis. Key aspects of management and outcome are reviewed. Current Opinion in Rheumatology