This review investigates the effectiveness of exercise interventions in improving disease-related characteristics in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It also provides suggestions for improving the cardiovascular profile of RA patients through exercise. Rheumatology
Ferdinand C. Breedveld, MD, PhD, President, EULAR, provides expert commentary to Medscape on the new collaborative initiative between the ACR and EULAR. Medscape Rheumatology
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
Join a discussion with Drs. Clauw, Goldenberg, and Sandhu, and get the latest updates from ACR 2007 on important issues about fibromyalgia -- diagnosis, management, and controversies. Medscape Rheumatology
Exercise therapy and orthotic devices are utilized in conjunction with pharmacological therapies to improve the symptoms of pain and fatigue, and improve quality-of-life in RA patients. Current Opinion in Rheumatology