A study of patients with isolated monoarthritis indicates that they are not at risk for progression to rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings published in the December issue of the Journal of Rheumatology. Reuters Health Information
This study examined patients with hip pain to determine their disease
progression and how many subsequently underwent total hip replacement Arthritis Care Research News Alerts
Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) treatment is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis patients with refractory systemic rheumatoid vasculitis (SRV), according to a report in the June issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
In this review, the authors outline the potential use of strategies based on mesenchymal stem cells, which can differentiate into cells of the chondrogenic lineage, in the regeneration and maintenance of damaged articular cartilage. Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with methotrexate appear to be at elevated risk of melanoma compared with the general population, according to an Australian cohort study reported in the June 15 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
Rheumatoid arthritis is treated effectively with anti-tumor necrosis factor but with a possible risk of malignancy. How might treatment be safe and effective in patients with preexisting malignancies? Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
