Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha blockers are equally effective for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), results of a meta-analysis indicate. Reuters Health Information
A rare conversion of discoid lupus to antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus is presented in a 64-year-old man. What are the related diagnostic and management challenges? Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
Dr. Mease reviews data presented at the ACR 2007 meeting on recent advances in fibromyalgia with a focus on mechanisms, clinical aspects, and safety and efficacy of treatments. Medscape Rheumatology
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
This review summarizes the most recent data on the role of exercise, and nonpharmacologic therapies in ankylosing spondylitis. Current Opinion in Rheumatology
