Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Life Expectancy, Costs for RA Patients Examined
Lifetime expectancy after RA diagnosis found to be 26.3 years in patients diagnosed after 2003; lifetime cost estimated to be $72,953
Periodontal Pathogens Linked to Atherosclerosis in RA
Immunoreactivity to Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans serotype b, Aa leukotoxin A linked to atherosclerosis
ACR Previews New Pharmacotherapy Guidelines for RA
The 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis updates guidance on drug treatments
ACR: Incidence of COVID-19 Low in Patients With Rheumatic Disease
73 percent of those with SARS-CoV-2 infection not hospitalized; 11 percent of those hospitalized required ICU admission
Upadacitinib Tops Abatacept for RA Refractory to DMARDs
Superior for mean change in composite DAS28-CRP values and remission, but more adverse events seen
Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis
Balanced activity profile linked to weaker work-related sitting habit, stronger outside walking habit
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
RA linked to increased risk for developing diabetes; association remained in sensitivity analysis
Survey: Rheumatic Diseases Pose Routine Challenges
Patient survey shows challenges with affordability, activity limitations, mental health
Genetically Predicted BMI Increases Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Effect consistent across sensitivity analyses and comparable for men and women
