Rheumatology (RHE)

Section Information

Rheumatology focuses on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of autoimmune, inflammatory, and degenerative disorders that affect joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. These conditions influence mobility, pain, and overall functional health.

Modern rheumatology research includes advances in immunopathology, targeted therapies, biologic agents, imaging, biomarkers, and precision medicine. Understanding immune mechanisms, genetic factors, and environmental triggers continues to improve early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

This section publishes clinical research, basic science studies, reviews, and case reports addressing rheumatic diseases, immunologic pathways, diagnostic methods, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation strategies, and innovations in musculoskeletal and autoimmune medicine.

Scope

Inflammatory Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and spondyloarthritis
- Pathogenesis, immune pathways, and genetic influences
- Biologic therapies, small-molecule inhibitors, and monitoring
- Imaging techniques for diagnosis and disease activity
Systemic Autoimmune and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome
- Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and mixed connective tissue disease
- Autoantibodies, biomarkers, and clinical manifestations
- Organ involvement and multidisciplinary management
Crystal-Induced Arthropathies
- Gout, calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, and related disorders
- Diagnostic evaluation using imaging and synovial analysis
- Acute management and long-term prevention
- Metabolic factors and comorbidity considerations
Degenerative Joint and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Osteoarthritis, degenerative spine disease, and soft-tissue disorders
- Biomechanics, risk factors, and progression
- Pain management, physical therapy, and non-pharmacologic approaches
- Regenerative medicine and emerging treatments
Vasculitis
- Large-, medium-, and small-vessel vasculitides
- Inflammatory mechanisms and diagnostic challenges
- Glucocorticoid-sparing strategies and advanced therapies
- Monitoring disease activity and preventing complications
Pediatric Rheumatology
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic pediatric autoimmune diseases
- Growth, development, and long-term functional outcomes
- Pediatric-specific diagnostic criteria and imaging
- Therapeutic strategies and early intervention
Bone and Metabolic Disorders
- Osteoporosis, osteopenia, and metabolic bone diseases
- Bone density assessment and fracture prevention
- Vitamin D, calcium metabolism, and hormonal influences
- Pharmacologic and lifestyle-based management
Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Management
- Multidisciplinary care for chronic pain and functional limitations
- Exercise, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification
- Patient education, self-management, and quality-of-life interventions
- Digital health tools and remote monitoring