The relationships between proinflammatory biomarkers and self-reported, physical function are examined. Can knee pain subside after weight-loss therapy? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
High blood levels of a chemical used in non-stick coatings were associated with a higher risk of arthritis in a large new study of adults exposed to tainted drinking water. br / iReuters Health Information/i
The goal of this study was to identify alternative splice variants from cell surface receptor genes, and to determine whether the novel proteins encoded exert therapeutic activity in an in vivo model of arthritis. Arthritis Research & Therapy
The impact of the global HIV pandemic continues to grow and rheumatologists need to be aware of the spectrum of rheumatic diseases that occur in HIV-positive individuals, as outlined in this review. Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
Taking into account infliximab serum levels when making dose-adjustments could lead to better disease control, new research hints. Nature Reviews Rheumatology
Younger age, less disability at disease onset, and less use of antirheumatic drugs before initiating etanercept were associated with an excellent response in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Medscape Medical News
