Myositis specific autoantibodies improve performance of the myositis classification criteria

by mdeasmi2 | Aug 12, 2019 | Inflammatory myositis

Musculoskeletal research findings People with myositis develop inflammation in the muscles, resulting in weakness of the arms and legs.  It can be difficult for scientists to study myositis, not only because the disease is rare, but also because people often have very...

Muscle amyloid scan provides a new way to distinguish between different types of muscle inflammation

by mdeasmi2 | Jul 4, 2019 | Inflammatory myositis

Myositis is a rare disease affecting the muscles and connective tissues of the body. In people who suffer with myositis, the muscles become inflamed causing weakness of the arms and legs.  There are several types of myositis and the treatment offered varies depending...

Development and validation of a methotrexate adherence assay

by mdeasmi2 | Jun 6, 2019 | Rheumatoid arthritis

Musculoskeletal research findings Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) affects nearly 1% of people in Britain. Most patients with RA experience joint pain, stiffness and swelling. This is due to inflammation of the joints that can lead to joint damage. RA can have a severe...

Vaccinations and RA patients on immunosuppressive therapy

by mdeasmi2 | Mar 20, 2019 | Rheumatoid arthritis

Musculoskeletal research findings What is already known? People with rheumatoid arthritis are at a greater risk of infections than the general population. It is recommended that people with rheumatoid arthritis who are prescribed immunosuppressive medication have...