A meta-analysis of nine randomized, controlled trials shows that multicomponent therapy benefits patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, German researchers report in the February 15th issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
This report attests to the benefit of direct-to-the-brain delivery of anti-cytokine therapies, which may result in rapid and sustained improvement in cognition, behaviour, and attentiveness. Journal of Neuroinflammation
Nonsmokers with early rheumatoid arthritis are more likely than smokers to respond well to methotrexate and biological drugs, researchers from Sweden say. Reuters Health Information
This new study takes a close look at some of the adverse gastrointestinal effects associated with NSAID use in arthritis patients. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics