RHEUMATIC DISEASES

This study examined whether telemedicine visits work as well as in-person appointments for people with rheumatic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Researchers compared patient satisfaction and preferences between virtual and traditional office visits during the COVID-19 pandemic…

This study tested whether an investigational drug called LEVI-04 could safely reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Over 500 participants with moderate to severe knee pain received either the drug or a placebo injection. The main goal was t…

This study tested whether a special suit that delivers mild electrical stimulation could help people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-eight participants wore either an active or inactive version of the suit for two weeks to see if it reduced pain, fatigue, and improved their quality of …

This study tested whether specific hand-based physical therapy techniques could help people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have painful jaw joint problems. 57 participants were split into groups receiving different types of manual therapy or no treatment for six weeks. The re…

This study looked back at data from 300 people with various rheumatic diseases to see if a special exercise program called BETY helped them. BETY is designed to improve not just physical function but also mood, social life, and overall well-being by changing negative thoughts abo…

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected anxiety levels in people with rheumatic diseases like arthritis. Researchers compared anxiety between patients taking biologic medications and those taking conventional arthritis drugs. They conducted phone intervi…

This study followed 225 people for 10 years after ACL knee surgery. Researchers measured knee joint space and pain levels to understand what factors lead to osteoarthritis. The goal is to identify risks like smoking, weight, or specific injury details to help future patients.

This study aimed to find out how common joint pain and arthritis are among people living in nursing homes, including those with dementia. Researchers examined 100 residents to count painful or swollen joints and check their mobility. The goal was to gather better information to h…