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Cambridge scientists have created a breakthrough material that can sense tiny chemical changes in the body, such as the increased acidity during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly when and where they're needed.

Periodontal disease, which is most commonly caused by the growth and deposition of bacterial biofilm around the teeth, can eventually lead to tooth loss if not treated properly. Interestingly, the inflammatory effects of periodontal bacteria can extend well beyond the mouth, resulting in systemic consequences. Several decades of clinical research have proven that the periodontal pathogen Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (A. actinomycetemcomitans) is closely related to the onset and worsening of rheumatoid arthritis.

In recent years, treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have advanced significantly. In many situations, a combination of drugs can now effectively suppress the inflammatory cells that produce swelling and discomfort when they penetrate the tissues around the joints.

In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the molecule RvT4 strengthens the body's defences against atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, according to research from Queen Mary University of London

According to a new observational study, anti-rheumatic medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may help reduce the development of autoimmune thyroid disease.

Researchers created and validated a tool called PRESTO that identifies psoriasis patients who have a higher chance of developing psoriatic arthritis and may therefore benefit from preventative medications

A new article in Arthritis and Rheumatology suggests that extracellular vesicles, which are involved in cell-to-cell communication, may be a factor in the development of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis.

A higher BMI raises the risk of five major rheumatic disorders, according to a recent Uppsala University study: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis.

According to a new study from Uppsala University, having a higher BMI increases the risk of five major rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also discovered that BMI was a greater risk factor for gout and psoriatic arthritis in women than in males. The study will be presented in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Researchers have discovered beneficial changes in the immune system that occur naturally during pregnancy. The study was published in 'Journal of Neuroinflammation'.