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 a special suit that delivers mild electrical stimulation (the EXOPULSE Mollii suit) could help people with fibromyalgia feel better. Researchers compared the real suit to a fake, non-working version to see if it truly reduced pain, fatigue, and improved …

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 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 followed 225 people for 10 years after they had surgery to repair a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in their knee. Researchers wanted to understand what factors—like age, weight, smoking, or the original knee injury—increase the risk of developing arthritis later…

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…

This study aimed to understand how anxious people with arthritis felt about COVID-19, comparing those on different types of arthritis medications. Researchers surveyed 200 adult patients by phone during the pandemic, asking about their worries and experiences. The goal was to see…