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Which factors predict recurrence of RA-related organizing pneumonia?
Which factors predict recurrence of RA-related organizing pneumonia?
14 Nov 2023

The recurrence rate of organizing pneumonia (OP) associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is high, but OP does not appear to contribute to RA exacerbation, suggests a study. Several factors predicting OP recurrence have been identified, such as smoking and lower age at OP onset.

Which factors predict recurrence of RA-related organizing pneumonia?
14 Nov 2023
Postpartum depression more common in pregnant women with rheumatic disease
Postpartum depression more common in pregnant women with rheumatic disease
19 Oct 2023
Prednisolone ≥5 mg/day doubles risk of MACE in RA patients
Prednisolone ≥5 mg/day doubles risk of MACE in RA patients
17 Oct 2023 byChristina Lau

In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), use of systemic glucocorticoids (GC) is associated with a time- and dose-dependent increase in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), a population-based real-world study has shown. On long-term follow-up, a prednisolone dose of ≥5 mg/day is associated with a doubled risk of MACE vs no GC use, and no safe duration of use is found for this daily GC dose.

Prednisolone ≥5 mg/day doubles risk of MACE in RA patients
17 Oct 2023