Abatacept and methotrexate may work better at slowing the development of early-stage rheumatoid arthritis than methotrexate alone. INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease that causes inflamed (swollen) joints. The inflammation may eventually damage the cartilage and bone. Many doctors believe that there is a narrow ’window of opportunity’ to stop the progress of the disease when it […]
Month: January 2015
People with RA doing better today than in the 1990s
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – particularly women – have less pain, less fatigue, and better physical function today than they did in the mid-1990s, a large study from Norway suggests. INTRODUCTION Over the last 20 years, treatment options for RA have expanded with the introduction of TNF inhibitors and other new types of DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic […]
Psoriatic arthritis more common than thought
There may be more people with a painful condition called psoriatic arthritis than previously thought, a study shows. INTRODUCTION Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes painful joints. It is linked to a skin condition called psoriasis, which causes a red, shiny rash. Both conditions are caused by inflammation. Any joints in your body can be affected by […]
Exercise therapy can delay need for hip replacement
If you have hip osteoarthritis, doing a course of exercise therapy may mean you are less likely to need a hip replacement in the next few years. INTRODUCTION Many people get stiff joints from osteoarthritis as they get older. For some people, severe pain and stiffness in their hip joints means they can’t get around very well. […]
