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Anti-RA 33: A Marker of Good Prognosis in Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.330
Synopsis: 
We investigated the diagnosis capability and extent of Anti-RA 33 positivity and clinical characteristics in patients with RA. We highlight a strong negative correlation between Anti-RA 33 positivity and the quality of life. Anti-RA 33 antibodies may exert helpful effects determining prognosis in established RA patients though have poor diagnostic capability.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Autoantibodies are evident in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and play important roles in diagnosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnosis capability and extent of Anti-RA 33 positivity and clinical characteristics in patients with RA.

Received: 
30 Jun, 2016
Accepted: 
22 Aug, 2016
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Inflammation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
prognostic factor
Journal Authors: 
H Harman
E Karakeçe
MS Sağ
İ Tekeoğlu
İH Çiftçi
e-Published: 07 Sep, 2016

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Which Factors are Predictive for the Presence of Insulin Resistance in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

DOI: 
10: 107727/wimj.2015.463
Synopsis: 
We investigated obesity and insulin resistance and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Cumulative steroid dose, the presence of obesity and disease activity, were the best predictors for insulin resistance. Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs may help to reduce insulin resistance.

ABSTRACT

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate of obesity and insulin resistance and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Received: 
01 Sep, 2015
Accepted: 
25 Nov, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon tekeoglu20et20al-insulin20resistance20and20rheumatoid20arthritis1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
insulin resistance
methotrexate
obesity
rheumatoid arthritis remission
Journal Authors: 
İ Tekeoğlu
H Harman
G Gürol
DA Karakaya
İH Çiftçi
e-Published: 17 Feb, 2016

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