Suneya G. Hogarty, DO, FACOI

Patients with asthma demonstrate a heightened risk for developing osteoarthritis, a relationship that is particularly pronounced when combined with social isolation or loneliness, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.

A composite biomarker index could improve the risk stratification and diagnosis of interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Reddit and other online forums allow patients with rheumatoid arthritis to anonymously share mental health experiences they likely would not otherwise share with others, according to findings published in BMC Rheumatology.