Research from Baker et al. demonstrated a strong association between the presence of metabolic syndrome and lower response rates to advanced therapies in patients with RA.
Why Rheumatologists Should Focus on Patients’ Cardiovascular Health
Baseball is a great sport. It’s fascinating to watch the evolving duel between pitcher and batter. As the former employs their remarkably powerful and versatile rotator cuff and forearm flexor muscles to hurl blazing pitches, the latter engages their exceptionally honed hand–eye neural link to make contact with the ball. Baseball is the ultimate summertime…
Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Disease remission in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome, according to a new study from Thailand. Researchers also found that a lower educational level was linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, they report in Joint Bone Spine, online May 26. Dr….