Although SAPHO syndrome - which stands for synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteomyelitis - responds to antibiotics, discontinuing the medication leads to relapse, German researchers report in the September 21st online issue of Arthritis Research and Therapy. Reuters Health Information
Join Dr. Kay in an in-depth discussion of the latest advances in mechanism-based treatment options for patients with RA who are refractory to treatment. Medscape Rheumatology
A summary by Maxime Dougados, MD, of current data on the management of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with cardiovascular disease, as presented at EULAR 2008. Medscape Rheumatology
The most common subtype of lymphoma in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients is diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), suggest results of a study published in the December issue of the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha blockers are equally effective for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), results of a meta-analysis indicate. Reuters Health Information
