Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.

Reviewed July 2009

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Title:   Assistive technology for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of assistive technology in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately, only one trial met the inclusion criteria for the review. The study deals with assistive t...
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Dynamic exercise programs (aerobic capacity and/or muscle strength training) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).  ...
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Abatacept for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of abatacept on rheumatoid arthritis. Although expensive, if supported by the overall body of evidence, the claims of their benefit upon both symptoms and radiographi...
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis: an overview of Cochrane reviews
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of biologics on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)....
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Dietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A review of the effect of diets for people with rheumatoid arthritis was conducted by researchers in the Cochrane Collaboration. After searching for all relevant studies, they found 15 studies done by other researchers. Their findings are summarised b...
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of Anakrina on rheumatoid arthritis (RA)....
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise therapy in JIA. The review shows that in children with JIA, exercise may not lead to any difference in a child's ability to function or move their joints fully, the number of ...
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Short-term low-dose corticosteroids vs placebo and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs in rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Short-term low-dose corticosteroids compared with placebo and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summay of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal (MCP) arthroplasty. The review shows that in people with RA:...
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of Balneotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).The review shows that in people with RA: ...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Paracetamol versus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the joints are swollen, stiff and painful. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen are often recommended to ease the pain and swelling in the joints. Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is anot...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Effects of glucocorticoids on radiological progression in rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of low dose glucocorticoid pills, such as prednisone, on the progress of rheumatoid arthritis. The review shows that:...
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Intra-articular steroids and splints/rest for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Do intra-articular steroid injections work for treating rheumatoid arthritis and should people rest after the injections? Seven moderate quality studies were reviewed and provide the best evidence we have today. The studies tested 346 adults with rheu...
Date:   Nov 2005
Title:   Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Does acupuncture work for treating rheumatoid arthritis? ...
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Low level laser therapy (Classes I, II and III) for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Does low level laser therapy work for treating rheumatoid arthritis? Six studies of medium quality were reviewed and provide the best evidence we have today. Collectively, these studies tested over 220 people with rheumatoid arthritis. The studies comp...
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Rofecoxib for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Editor's note: The anti-inflammatory drug rofecoxib (Vioxx) was withdrawn from the market at the end of September 2004 after it was shown that long-term use (greater than 18 months) could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Further informatio...
Date:   Nov 2004
Title:   Tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Does Tai Chi help people with rheumatoid arthritis? To answer this question, scientists analysed 4 studies. The studies tested 202 people who had rheumatoid arthritis. Some people attended classes, were taught or practiced Tai Chi for 8 to 10 weeks. T...
Date:   Apr 2004
Title:   Occupational therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Does occupational therapy help people with rheumatoid arthritis? To answer this question, scientists analysed 38 studies. The studies tested over 1700 people who had rheumatoid arthritis. People were either counseled, trained in skills or trained to m...
Date:   Nov 2003
Title:   Etanercept for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   To answer this question, scientists analysed 3 high quality studies. The studies tested over 900 people who had rheumatoid arthritis. People had either injections of etanercept at 10 mg to 25 mg two times a week, methotrexate (MTX) (pills or injections)...
Date:   Mar 2003
Title:   Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the hand
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There are three main therapeutic methods of administrating TENS. Conventional TENS (C-TENS) is given at a high stimulation frequency with low intensity. While pain relief is almost immediate, it generally dissipates as soon as the TENS is turned off. A ...
Date:   Feb 2003
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