Jonathan Kay, MD, summarizes the latest updates with tumor necrosis factor inhibitor for the treatment of RA, as illustrated by data from EULAR 2008. Medscape Rheumatology
Patients with rheumatic diseases face an increased risk of hospitalization for neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a report in the May Archives of General Psychiatry. Reuters Health Information
A summary by Maxime Dougados, MD, of current data on the management of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with cardiovascular disease, as presented at EULAR 2008. 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
In a cohort study, a high body mass index was associated with a less severe disease outcome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who test positive for anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies. Medscape Medical News
