Rheumatology is a specialty dedicated to the study of rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders, which account for approximately 10% of primary care office visits. The diagnostic approach ...

The earliest possible diagnosis and treatment of nascent rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the goal for all clinicians who care for patients with musculoskeletal complaints. A growing body of evidence has ...

Antibodies to peptides not currently used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis helped identify patients with untreated early disease that conventional biomarkers missed, researchers said. Almost ...

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The objective of this study was to describe differences in the clinical course of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are antinuclear antibody (ANA)–positive compared with those who are ...

Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder that can be associated with a wide range of conditions, including rheumatic disease. Although the association of the two disorders can be ...

Rheumatology is a broad discipline that covers the non-surgical management of disorders involving the musculoskeletal system. A myriad of different pathophysiological processes (such as abnormalities ...

Augurex has partnered with MitogenDx to expand access to JOINTstat® testing across Canada, improving physician and patient access to advanced tools for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis and ...

Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. First results from a database of adults and children with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases ...