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Advancements in Therapeutic Strategies for Osteoarthritis Management

Edited by Ida K. Haugen and Anna Døssing Osteoarthritis affects over 15% of the global adult population and is expected to become more prevalent, causing pain, stiffness, and disability. With no cure or effective disease-modifying treatments, there is a pressing need for clinical trials exploring new therapeutic strategies. RMD Open is calling for submissions on new, improved, or repurposed treatments, treatment strategies, and subgroup management approaches. We welcome studies from clinical trials, registries, and observational research focusing on efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness, patient-reported outcomes, biomarkers, or imaging. Please find the full details here. Submissions Open | Submission Deadline: 26th August 2025

Pre-arthritis stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis: from Pathology to Disease Prevention

Edited by Annette van der Helm-van Mil and Karim Raza Over the last decade the outlook for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has improved, but there is growing interest in preventing RA by treating individuals in the pre-arthritic phase. While clinical trials in people at risk for RA have shown promise, key questions remain. RMD Open is calling for submissions on the mechanisms driving early RA development, differences in pathophysiology, and predictive biomarkers. It also welcomes research on symptom experiences, preventive interventions, outcome measures, stakeholder perspectives, and the cost-effectiveness of preventive strategies. Please find the full details here. Submissions Open | Submission Deadline: 31st May 2025