Fish oils are a rich source of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC PUFA).
The specific fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, are homologues …

Objectives. In a multi-centre study, we sought to determine whether extent of disease on
high-resolution CT (HRCT) lung, reported using a simple grading system, is predictive of decline …

There is a general belief among doctors, in part grounded in experience, that patients with
arthritis need nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Implicit in this view is that these …

Objective Periodontitis is a potential risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This systematic
review considers the evidence for whether non-surgical treatment of periodontitis in RA …

Background The effects of fish oil (FO) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have not been examined
in the context of contemporary treatment of early RA. This study examined the effects of high …

Dietary fish oil supplements have been shown to have benefits in rheumatoid arthritis (RA),
other inflammatory diseases, and in cardiovascular disease. As with any medical advice, …

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem auto-immune disease. The two main subtypes of
SSc (limited and diffuse) typically have differing courses and prognoses. New classification …

Objective. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is common in connective tissue disease (CTD) and
is the leading cause of mortality. Investigators have used certain outcome measures in …

Objective Early diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc) is characterized by rapid changes
in the skin and internal organs. The objective of this study was to develop a composite …

Objectives To determine whether high-dose fish oil is superior to low-dose supplementation
for symptomatic and structural outcomes in knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods A randomised, …