IL-34-mediated fibroblast-like synoviocyte-macrophage crosstalk drives bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis through RANKL-dependent osteoclastogenesis

• by Xin Li, Yurou Yang, Shuao Zhang, Yujing Cai, Aiqi Wang, Na Xu

• June 17, 2026

Oxidative Balance, Inflammation Linked to RA Mortality

Higher oxidative balance was associated with lower mortality, while greater systemic inflammation was linked to increased risk in a US cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

• by Andrea Surnit

• April 20, 2026

• 3 min

Ultrasound Models Estimate Whole-Body Muscle Mass

New equations incorporating cross-sectional area improve estimation accuracy.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• March 26, 2026

• 4 min

RA Genetics May Reveal Link to Gum Disease

Analysis of East Asian genetic data found a modest inverse association between rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility and periodontitis risk, though researchers said the findings require confirmation in independent cohorts.

• by Andrea Surnit

• June 15, 2026

• 3 min