Uric acid in the blood may help to predict whether people will go on to develop gout. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition, affecting 0.08% of the global population.1 The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits […]
Month: May 2015
Short-term biologic treatment does not affect immune response to vaccination
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis should be up to date with routine vaccinations before beginning treatment with biologic medicines. INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects a person’s joints, causing pain and disability. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis naturally have an increased risk of developing infections due to the underlying disease, as well as […]
There may be a potential window of opportunity for early treatment in rheumatoid arthritis
The concept of ‘early’ treatment in rheumatoid arthritis has become increasingly popular, but up until now there has been no evidence for how long the window for early treatment is open. INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects a person’s joints, causing pain and disability. Many studies have suggested that treatment and […]