Among tumor necrosis factor alpha blockers, adalimumab and etanercept appear to be more effective and less expensive than infliximab for treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Dutch researchers report in the September issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Some traditional risk factors impart more risk of developing cardiovascular disease, while other confer less risk, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than in non-RA patients, according to a report in the January issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Current data do not support using MRI to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or predict its course, a new literature review shows. Reuters Health Information
The most common subtype of lymphoma in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients is diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), suggest results of a study published in the December issue of the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to treat, as not all traditional treatments are effective in patients. Can long-term etanercept therapy provide a safe and effective treatment option? Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
