Although compelling, no clear-cut links between dietary factors and the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been confirmed. Recent investigations have implicated increased consumption of red meat as a risk factor for incident inflammatory arthritis.
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Subcutaneous vs. Oral Methotrexate : Which is Preferred in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Oral vs. subcutaneous (sq) administration of methotrexate is generally considered equivalent in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. However, the enhanced bioavailability of sq methotrexate may make this route of administration preferable to the oral route in certain patients.
ASSURE Trial Explores the Safety of Abatacept Therapy in RA
Safety data obtained from randomized clinical trials designed to evaluate the efficacy of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drugs can be misleading for several reasons. Often, the studies are short term (6 months or less), and are highly selective of the subjects included (usually subjects with very active disease and with few medical comorbidities). In addition, background DMARDs are usually restricted to methotrexate.
Ratio of serum Osteoprotegerin and RANKL predicts radiographic progression in RA
The molecular mechanisms leading to erosive joint damage in some, but not all, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are incompletely understood. Downstream effects of inflammatory cytokines produced by rheumatoid synovium include the induction of RANKL, a powerful osteoclast activator, the action of which is physiologically opposed by its naturally occurring antagonist osteoprotegerin (OPG).
Enbrel and Humira Now Have Automated Delivery System
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Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus
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