Abstract Number: 210 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Changes in Alcohol Use in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Associations with Disease Activity, Health Status, and Mortality
Background/Purpose: Prior studies observed better disease control, quality of life, and physical function among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who drink alcohol. These studies may…Abstract Number: 1574 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Associations of Serum Anti-Malondialdehyde-Acetaldehyde (MAA) Antibodies with Cardiovascular and Respiratory Mortality in Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Mortality from cardiovascular (CV) and respiratory causes is increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Predictive serologic biomarkers of these events are lacking. Previously, we have…Abstract Number: 3236 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Circulating Cytokine/Chemokine Concentrations Predict Cancer Mortality in Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by chronic inflammation and the dysregulated expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines / chemokines (CK). Chronic inflammation has also been implicated…