by telrheum | Apr 1, 2024 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Uncategorized
The study explored the effectiveness and safety of auricular vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Earlier small or uncontrolled studies suggested VNS could reduce RA symptoms. In this larger, controlled trial, participants with active...
by telrheum | Mar 31, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Psoriatic Arthritis
The article discusses a study on how tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) inhibition, a treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), affects pain processing in the brain, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The study included 6 PsA patients, some new to...
by telrheum | Mar 30, 2024 | Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Spondyloarthritis
In this study, researchers focused on leveraging deep learning technology to enhance the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (SpA), specifically by detecting active spinal inflammation through MRI scans. A total of 330 patients diagnosed with axial SpA were involved...