Tag: Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Anxiety/Depression Linked to HRQoL Losses in Seropositive RA
Moderate and extreme anxiety/depression linked to HRQoL losses, regardless of pain or discomfort
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Hypertension
Highest risk seen in older patients with traditional cardiovascular risk factors
Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio Indicates Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Risk for all-cause mortality increased in RA patients with microalbuminuria
Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Frequently Have Persisting Pain
Pain catastrophizing and number of tender joints positively associated with persisting pain
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tied to Heightened Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings seen after adjusting for lifestyle factors and comorbidities
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heavy Economic and Human Burdens
Higher annual health care expenditures and lower quality of life reported for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis
Causal Link Seen for High Ferritin, Serum Iron With Lower Risk for RA
Genetic predisposition to high ferritin and serum iron status associated with lower risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis
High-Intensity Interval Training, Strength Exercise Beneficial in RA
Significant improvement seen in cardiorespiratory fitness and in oxygen pulse, waist circumference, handgrip strength, overall health
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
However, inverse causal relationship is not supported
Causal Relationship Seen for RA and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Association seen between rheumatoid arthritis and gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and preterm delivery
