A recently published study shows that inflammatory disease begins well before synovitis is seen on exam; a better understanding of what’s brewing before the storm could lead to the development of preventive therapies for RA.
The Microbiome’s Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis & Drug Response
The gut microbiome may trigger RA & predict methotrexate response. ACR Convergence 2025 experts discuss pathogenesis & drug efficacy.
New Review Article Explores Endotyping, B Cells & More
A case-based review examines B cells in Sjögren’s disease, the use of endotyping for patient stratification & prognostication, & lymphoma risk.
Emerging Therapies for Antiphospholipid Syndrome, an Antibody-Mediated Disease
A recent A&R review explores innovative, emerging therapies for the currently incurable, antibody-mediated disease antiphospholipid syndrome.
Platelets in the Pathogenesis of SLE
In a study, El Bannoudi et al. found that platelets contribute to the pathogenesis of SLE by secreting the proinflammatory platelet-associated lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP), which also represents a novel biomarker of SLE clinical activity.
Anti-P. copri Antibody Responses in Patients with RA
Background & Objectives Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease associated with immune responses to the patient’s own antigens and characterized by inflammation and substantial joint destruction. Prevotella copri, a gut commensal bacterium, has been reported to be an immune-relevant organism in individuals with RA. This study sought to evaluate antibody responses to anti-P….
What’s New in SLE: Pathogenesis & Novel Therapies
Thomas Dörner, MD, reviewed the current state of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) management, providing updates on novel therapies and insights into the pathogenesis of SLE.
Updates in Juvenile Dermatomyositis: Pathogenesis & Patient Care
Experts provided an update on juvenile dermatomyositis, discussing patient care, treatment options and the pathogenesis of disease.
1 Step Closer: Study Examines Factors That Lead to RA in Hope of Developing Prevention Strategies
Research has found blood tests detect elevations of autoantibody isotypes in patients years before they are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to Kevin Deane, MD, PhD, identifying patients during this pre-RA period may be key to preventing or delaying the onset of RA.
Critieria, Pathogenesis Highlight New Lupus Efforts
Clinicians and researcher are gaining tools and insights into SLE, with newly proposed classification criteria and new findings on SLE pathogenesis presented at the 2018 EULAR: Annual European Congress of Rheumatology…
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