Rheumatology - Aug 3, 2018 Edition

Health News and Information - News Medical

August 3, 2018     Rheumatology     The latest rheumatology news from News Medical

Vitamin D supplementation could significantly improve quality of life for RA patients   Scientists have discovered that in rheumatoid arthritis patients, lower levels of vitamin D are associated with increased disease severity.

Scientists discover gene that predicts arthritis severity   Scientists have discovered a new gene that is associated with disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis. HIP1 produces an inflammatory molecule which drives RA.         New TSPO-targeted PET imaging more fully evaluates extent of rheumatoid arthritis   A new positron emission tomography imaging method more fully evaluates the extent of rheumatoid arthritis by targeting translocator protein expression in the synovium (joint lining tissue).

Study demonstrates increased levels of gum disease in people at risk of rheumatoid arthritis   The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrates increased levels of gum disease, and disease-causing bacteria, in individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis.       Childhood, adult obesity raise risk of developing hip and knee osteoarthritis   The results of a study to be presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology suggest childhood and adult obesity increase the risk of developing hip osteoarthritis and knee OA but not hand OA.       Studies provide insight into molecular changes prior to onset of arthritis   The results of two studies presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) provide insight into molecular changes prior to the onset of arthritis which could inform future novel diagnostics and early therapeutic interventions.       A systematic approach towards diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis   Rheumatoid Arthritis: A systematic approach (edited by Dr. Syuichi Koarada) comprehensively covers each aspect of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.       Study reveals early signs of cardiac impairment in patients with newly diagnosed lupus   Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in patients with lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease. In a new study in Arthritis & Rheumatology—a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology—imaging tests revealed signs of cardiac impairment in patients newly diagnosed with lupus, even before any symptoms of chest discomfort.

Website: www.news-medical.net Email: info@news-medical.net Telephone: +44 (0)161 457 7150 AZoNetwork UK Ltd. NEO, 4th Floor 9 Charlotte Street, Manchester M1 4ET, UK