Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Microbial RNA and rheumatoid arthritis
Small RNAs — short stretches of genetic material — from microbes may be playing a role in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Read MoreJan 11, 2021
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Bioactive lipids and rheumatoid arthritis
An enzyme that produces bioactive fatty acids has elevated activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, supporting further studies to understand its biologic roles in the disease. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Rheumatoid subtypes explored by PheWAS
A computer-based method pioneered at Vanderbilt is being used to compare subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis. Read MoreOct 7, 2016
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Grant bolsters rheumatoid arthritis research
C. Michael Stein, MBChB., and his colleagues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have received a five-year, $1.35 million award from the Arthritis Foundation to develop new biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis that also may revolutionize treatment. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Study links opioids, infection risk for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Use of opioid analgesics is associated with an increased risk of hospitalization for serious infections among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a Vanderbilt study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Read MoreNov 19, 2015
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Major grant spurs deeper look into ‘good cholesterol’
In some cases, HDL, the "good cholesterol," may not function properly and may actually accelerate atherosclerosis. Read MoreAug 21, 2014