Introduction Cognitive symptoms such as ‘brain fog’ are frequent and disabling in patients with SLE. We aimed to develop and validate the Lupus Brain Fog Severity Scale (LBFSS), the first patient-repo...

A graduate photographer from Weston-super-Mare has created a 'love letter' to his home town to shine a light on struggling coastal communities.

UWE Bristol’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) team has been recognised with a prestigious prize at the University Alliance Awards 2026.

Dear Editor, There are numerous composite response criteria and clinical outcome measures for RA disease activity (DA). Most, though not all, contain the c

AbstractObjectives. To explore how individuals with fibromyalgia (FM) perceive physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviour (SB) and related health messagin

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Upper limb impairment following stroke impairs independence, quality of life, and participation. Immersive virtual reality is an emerging intervention for upper limb rehabilitation, offering task-s...

AbstractObjective. To evaluate temporal trends in pregnancy management and outcomes in women with SLE and explore the impact of pregnancy planning on mater

AbstractObjectives. To investigate the clinical use of steroids in established RA.Methods. A cohort of RA patients commencing treatment with biologic or ta

AbstractObjectives. To describe the development and national consensus process underpinning the Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Capabilities Framework. T

AbstractObjectives. To map unmet care needs in patients with RA who are in remission, investigate perceptions on the cause and impact of such needs and exp

Despite major scientific advances, delivering high-quality care for children with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases remains challenging. The field of paediatric rheumatology lies at ...

AbstractObjectives. Geographic variation in fracture risk exists across the UK, yet rural/urban differences in fracture risk and bone density have yet to b

On behalf of the Editorial Team, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all reviewers who generously contributed their time and expertise to Rheumatol

AbstractObjectives. This study aims to explore what types of gout content are presented on the social media platform TikTok and assess their association wi

AbstractOBJECTIVE. The impact Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and its treatment has on an individual’s life is poorly characterised. This research sought to adv

AbstractObjective. To ascertain the perspectives of caregivers and patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) and/or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and the imp

The Assessing Genetic Diversity in Africa (AGenDA) project shares their processes, including community engagement, obtaining ethics approvals, navigating legal compliance and developing a common gover...

AbstractObjectives. Palindromic rheumatism (PR) is an unpredictable and under-researched inflammatory condition, and patients with PR are at risk of develo

AbstractObjectives. Work disability is an early consequence of inflammatory arthritis. Preventive interventions exist but access is limited, highlighting t

AbstractObjective. We examined self-reported physical activity (PA) levels (metabolic equivalents expended (METs)/week and muscle strengthening/resistance

Aim EULAR recommendations for the role of nurses in managing chronic inflammatory arthritis were updated in 2018. This study aimed to: (i) assess the level of agreement and implementation of these r.....

Background Pain and fatigue are among the most debilitating symptoms of systemic sclerosis (SSc), severely impairing quality of life (QoL). Pharmacological management is often inadequate, and evidence...

Social networks are widely used in the healthcare system for education, research, and professional networking. However, its adoption and impact in Central Asia, particularly among medical professional...

Purpose Oral glucocorticoids (OGCs) have a broad range of uses and are effective in treating numerous conditions. However, it is commonly acknowledged that OGCs at high doses or over long periods ha...

AbstractObjectives. The HandScan is a novel method to quickly and objectively quantify RA disease activity using optical spectral transmission in hands and

More than half of the EU’s electricity in the second quarter of 2025 came from renewable energy

AbstractObjective. This study evaluates the value self-reported free-text symptom descriptions for supporting diagnostic decisions in osteoarthritis (OA),

Susan Monarez's attorneys say she's being targeted for refusing to fire top health experts.