Objective Disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients was often measured by the 28-
joint count disease activity score (DAS-28), which consists of 28 swollen and tender joint …

Medication adherence is a crucial part in the management of rheumatic diseases, especially
with many such patients requiring long-term medications. In this paper, we aim to …

The chronic autoimmune of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) usually results in inflammation of
synovial joint, leading to pain, and destruction of cartilage and bone. Activated macrophages …

For the optimum efficacy of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), patients
need to be adherent to their medication regimen. To clarify the effects of medication …

The advent of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs has dramatically changed the
comprehensions of treatment and long-term prognosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis …

Objective To assess methotrexate (MTX) adherence using the Medication Event Monitoring
System (MEMS) and characterize associations with adherence in patients with rheumatoid …

Introduction/objectives Adherence to prescribed medication regimens is fundamental to the
improvement and maintenance of the health of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It is …

Objective To assess tofacitinib and self‐injectable tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi)
adherence using the Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS) and characterize …

RA and SLE are both chronic diseases, and non-adherence to treatment impairs their
management. Generally, non-adherence rates in chronic diseases are surprisingly high. A …

Background Vitamin D is vital for musculoskeletal health, and supplementation may lower
risk of falls. Past research in residential aged care (RAC) settings on the effects of vitamin D …