#BMI and fat distribution may influence cartilage damage in early #RA and might be related to hormonal factors. https://t.co/CtzODTqQuy https://t.co/PGs3wODtHh
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RT @RheumNow: Prospective study of 162 early RA pts looked at Xrays (baseline & 5 yrs). RF & ESR predicted erosion & JSN progression; CCP p…
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RT @RheumNow: Prospective study of 162 early RA pts looked at Xrays (baseline & 5 yrs). RF & ESR predicted erosion & JSN progression; CCP p…
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Prospective study of 162 early RA pts looked at Xrays (baseline & 5 yrs). RF & ESR predicted erosion & JSN progression; CCP predicted erosions; Smoking & high DAS28 > 5.1 predicted progression of erosions. Obesity negatively predicted JS