Despite the introduction of numerous biologic agents for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) and other forms of inflammatory arthritis, low-dose methotrexate therapy remains the …

Three important factors, including genetics, environment factors and autoimmunity play a
role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The heritability of RA has been …

The “Bermuda triangle” of genetics, environment and autoimmunity is involved in the
pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Various aspects of genetic contribution to the …

Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic diseases (CIRD) are at increased risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD), ascribed not only to classical risk factors, but also to the …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune/inflammatory disease affecting 0.5 to 1% of
adults worldwide and frequently leads to joint destruction and disability. Early diagnosis and …

Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple
sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease, have complex pathogeneses and likely …

Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) is one of the most devastating
presentations of SLE and comprises of psychiatric, central and peripheral neurological signs …

Exosomes, known as a type of extracellular vesicles (EVs), are lipid particles comprising
heterogeneous contents such as nucleic acids, proteins, and DNA. These bi-layered …

Rheumatic autoimmune diseases have been associated with accelerated atherosclerosis
and various types of vasculopathies. Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory condition which …

Background: Sugar-sweetened soda consumption is consistently associated with an
increased risk of several chronic inflammatory diseases such as type 2 diabetes and …