Methotrexate (MTX) remains a cornerstone in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, despite the advent of newer biologic therapies, because of its long-term efficacy and safety. However ...

Methotrexate is a cornerstone of therapy ... as has been reported in rheumatoid arthritis. However, preliminary evidence has revealed the association of long-chain MTX polyglutamates 3–5 with ...

A 1-year course of methotrexate may help prevent the development of ACPA-negative RA among patients with clinically suspect arthralgia at high-risk for the disease.

Objectives Secondary prevention of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is generally considered potentially impactful because the entire ...

Predictors of MTX monotherapy treatment success among patients with RA include low disease activity, normal body weight and ESR levels, and fewer tender joints.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune ... Common DMARDs prescribed for RA include methotrexate, leflunomide, and sulfasalazine. These drugs each come with a similar risk of side effects ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 67-year-old healthy male, but I do take Humira for rheumatoid arthritis (RA ... we had effective medications, such as methotrexate and TNF inhibitors like Humira.

Physicians are learning how to better support the needs of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from online search trends, according to a new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect pregnancy ... Certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as methotrexate and leflunomide, can be toxic to a fetus. However, other DMARDs ...