Objectives This meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα)
blockers versus placebo for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non …

Objective To evaluate efficacy and safety of ustekinumab in patients with ankylosing
spondylitis (AS). Methods In this prospective, open-label, single-arm, proof-of-concept …

Background To date, only a single controlled trial provided evidence that non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) given continuously reduce radiographic progression …

Objective This study aimed to update the prevalence estimates of inflammatory rheumatic
diseases (IRD) in Germany. Methods A systematic literature search in PubMed and Web of …

Objective. Using meta-analysis methods, this study aimed to estimate the impact of biologic
agents on physical function in patients with RA. Methods. A systematic literature search was …

Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the current diagnostic delay in axial SpA
(axSpA) and to analyse factors associated with it. Methods A stratified sample of subjects …

Objective. To investigate the prevalence of comorbidities in a population-based cohort of
persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to matched controls and to examine their …

Objective Adipokines have metabolic and inflammatory functions but can also affect bone
metabolism. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between serum …

Background METARTHROS (Metabolic impact on joint and bone disease) is a nationwide
German network to investigate the overlap between inflammatory and metabolic diseases …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the psychological well-being and to analyse
factors associated with depressive symptoms in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Methods A …