The combination of etanercept and methotrexate provides long-term remission and protects against radiographic progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a report in the December issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
Drugs that inhibit tumor necrosis factor provide considerable benefit in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; however, there is an unmet medical need for alternative therapies. Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
Highlights from the Delhi Rheumatology Association Meeting 2008 include discussion of issues and key differences in the practice of rheumatology in India and in the United States. Medscape Rheumatology
A lack of complete understanding of the pathophysiological processes in Fibromyalgia has limited evidence based treatments. Current Approaches and future perspectives are discussed. Future Rheumatology
A patient with rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate (MTX) is scheduled for surgery; should MTX be discontinued, and if so, for how long? Medscape Rheumatology
Nearly three-quarters of patients who present to a rheumatology clinic have a vitamin D deficiency, Irish researchers reported here at the European Union League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2008 meeting. Reuters Health Information
