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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A New Way to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) take a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) and/or a biologic and reach remission. Others try

The anti-malarial drug lowers cholesterol and blood sugar makes blood less sticky, which is good for reducing blood clots and

Screening is important because silent hepatitis B and C infections can spring to life when you start biologics or new

A new study adds support to the theory that psychological stress might increase the risk of fibromyalgia and make symptoms

Osteoarthritis is the most common and well-known type of arthritis. It’s largely a wear-and-tear form of arthritis that happens as

As the temperature increased, so did the risk of rash, joint inflammation, kidney problems, and other lupus symptoms. Shifts in

Researchers hope that identifying the link between respiratory issues and RA will result in better ways to prevent or screen

New data compares what happens when the dosage of DMARDs such as methotrexate is tapered or kept steady. For most

Knowing there could be a lag between objective measures of improvement and patient–reported outcomes could help prevent over-treatment. When a

Although biologics cross the placenta, research shows they lead to few infections in babies after they’re born. The prospect of