The association of antihistamines and new-onset osteoarthritis in patients with autoimmune disease: a population-based cohort study
In this population-based cohort study, we found that antihistamine use was associated with a significantly increased risk of osteoarthritis in patients with autoimmune disease. Further efforts are needed to minimize the potential population drawbacks of these therapies in high-risk groups.
Authors
- T. Y. Chao
- Pei-Lun Liao
- Tsung-Yuan Yang
- Chih-Jung Yeh
- Gwo-Ping Jong
- Chih-Feng Chang
Institutions
- Chung Shan Medical University Hospital (TW)
- Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital (TW)
- National Defense Medical Center (TW)
- Chung Shan Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1712222
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 46.80
Funders
- Chung Shan Medical University
- Chung Shan Medical University Hospital