Category: rheumatic-diseases

A rare, recently discovered inflammatory disease may strike more people than previously thought, a new study suggests. Scientists first reported the discovery of a disease they dubbed VEXAS syndrome in a paper published in 2020 in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). At the time, they only identified 25 men in the United States with… Continue reading What Is VEXAS Syndrome?

On June 1–4, EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology) held its annual congress to present the latest developments in rheumatology care. Held both virtually and on-site in Copenhagen, EULAR presented panels focused on advancements and discoveries about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). “The EULAR Congress is comprised of an extensive… Continue reading Arthritis News You Can Use EULAR 2022

Purines are important substances necessary for making amino acids, which are the basic building blocks of the human body. Purines are found in many foods, and at different levels. They are metabolized (broken down) into uric acid, a waste product that is usually excreted with urine. If there is too much uric acid in the… Continue reading Purine-Rich Foods and Gout – Rheumatic Diseases Center – Everyday Health

On September 14, 2022, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of updated guidelines (PDF) on how to manage glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP), a condition that can occur in people who take steroids as part of their treatment. The full manuscript is expected to be released in 2023. The update comes five years after ACR’s 2017… Continue reading ACR Updates Advice on Minimizing Risk of Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis

While a healthy diet has a host of good-for-you benefits, nutrients alone are not likely to slow the progression of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, finds a review of scientific research that was published in RMD Open in April 2022. The researchers, who are affiliated with the University of Manchester… Continue reading Diet Can’t Cure Rheumatoid Arthritis

Blood tests and imaging tests are often necessary to diagnose if you have a rheumatic disease. There are more than 100 types of rheumatic diseases — disorders characterized by inflammation of various connective or supporting structures of the body, including the joints, muscles, and bones. Rheumatic diseases, including all forms of arthritis and spondyloarthropathies (inflammatory… Continue reading Rheumatic Disease Diagnosis – Treatment & Medication

Often grouped under the term “arthritis,” rheumatic diseases are autoimmune or inflammatory diseases that cause your immune system to attack your joints, muscles, bones, and organs. Rheumatic diseases, including most forms of arthritis and spondyloarthropathies (inflammatory spinal conditions), are usually painful, chronic, and progressive, which means they get worse over time. Early diagnosis and treatment… Continue reading What Are Rheumatic Diseases? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new biologic treatment option for patients with a common inflammatory disorder known as polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) who don’t do well with corticosteroids, which have long been the go-to treatment for this condition. The injected drug, Kevzara (sarilumab), is in a family of medicines known as… Continue reading Kevzara, First Biologic for Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Approved by the FDA