Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of the knee: a method of measuring response to intra-articular treatments

Article Abstract:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) seems able to distinguish between inflammation and synovial fluid increase in the knee joints of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The MRI detected changes caused by injection of different agents designed to increase or decrease the level of synovial fluid in 16 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Since therapies are more or less effective when used at specific points in the disease process, the MRI could be a valuable treatment tool.

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MRI of the wrist in early rheumatoid arthritis: can it be used to predict long-term functional outcome

Article Abstract:

Magnetic resonance imaging is a costly affair and inconvenient although it does give information on bone erosion, synovitis and integrity of cartilage, ligaments and other articular tissues through radiography.

Science & research, Research, Diagnostic equipment (Medical)

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Long term safety of methotrexate in routine clinical care: discontinuation is unusual and rarely the result of laboratory abnormalities

Article Abstract:

Results of the study on patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate between 1990 and 2003 and reasons for treatment discontinuation are examined.

Usage, Methotrexate

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