Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups Bone Erosion Risk
Even two years of clinical remission does not protect against bone erosions
Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Cuts Risk for CV Complications
Maintenance of remission in rheumatoid arthritis lowers risk for subclinical, clinical atherosclerosis
Glucocorticoid Tapering Feasible for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Findings observed in patients achieving low disease activity, remission while receiving tocilizumab
Postoperative Infection Rate Similar Across Biologics in RA
Glucocorticoid use ups risk for hospitalized infection, prosthetic joint infection after arthroplasty
Disability Often Precedes Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Functional disability continues even after diagnosis and treatment
Risk Factors ID’d for Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications
Disease duration and socioeconomic factors tied to likelihood of hospitalizations and infections
Statins Safe, Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
However, cardiovascular event rates are low, do not require a primary prevention strategy for all patients
Patients With Worse RA Symptoms More Likely to Cut Alcohol Intake
No evidence found that alcohol use has beneficial effect in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Higher Disease Burden for OA Than RA After Six Months
Similar disease burden seen at presentation for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Program in Peds Rheumatology Clinic Ups Education on Teratogenic Rx
Findings seen among girls, women of childbearing age prescribed teratogenic meds
