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June 14, 2016June 14, 2016

#EULAR 2016 – Repetitive Manual Work Can Increase a Person’s Risk of Developing RA

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Researchers in Sweden report that long-term, repetitive manual work is associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Their study, discussed at the recent European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) in London, is ... Read more

June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

#EULAR 2016 – Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Adherence Improved with Positive Expectations, Information

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At the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) June 8-11 in London, two new studies offered insights on why patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do not adhere to their treatment ... Read more

June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

#EULAR 2016: UK Rheumatologists Often Prescribe Outside NICE Guidlines

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A study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) revealed that several factors not related to cost might influence the prescription of TNF inhibitors for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ... Read more

June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

#EULAR 2016 – Counseling and Reminders Help RA Patients to Be More Active

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Behavioral interventions that combine text message reminders and counseling sessions to encourage rheumatoid arthritis patients to be more physically active lead to better clinical outcomes, according to a study presented ... Read more

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016

#EULAR2016 – New Study Could Lead to Test for Personalized RA Treatments

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New research presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) June 8-11 in London could help with the development of personalized treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Specific ... Read more

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016

#EULAR2016 – Depression Linked to Adolescent Arthritis Disease Activity and Disability in Nationwide UK Study

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In a new study, researchers say they have found a clear association between depression and the level of disease activity and disability in adolescent patients with juvenile inflammatory arthritis, the most common ... Read more

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016

#EULAR2016 – Smoking and Obesity in RA Patients Reduces Chance of Reaching Sustained Remission

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Smoking and obesity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are factors preventing patients from reaching sustained remission, according to findings presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) June ... Read more

June 10, 2016June 10, 2016

#EULAR2016 – Genetic Profiling Could Help Predict Response to Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy

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Genetic profiling could be used to predict whether or not patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will respond to treatment, according to two new studies. The results were presented at the ... Read more

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016

Humira Has Dual Role in Suppressing Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

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A new study developed by researchers at the University College London in England has identified a new role for the anti-inflammatory drug Humira (adalimumab) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA): It works ... Read more

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016

#EULAR2016: Corrona Delivers Novel Research Evidence on Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Southborough, Massachusetts-based Corrona LLC, independent specialists in the compilation of real-world evidence and consulting on auto-immune disorders, is represented at EULAR 2016 — the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology June 8-11 in ... Read more