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

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10.7727/wimj.2016.330

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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.

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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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e-Published: 07 Sep, 2016

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

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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.

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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

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