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Obese RA Patients Less Likely to Respond to DMARDs at 1 Year


 

FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR RHEUMATOLOGY

"This study has highlighted the alarming levels of obesity and poor fitness in a typical well-controlled RA population," according to Ms. Jennifer Cooney of the University of Bangor (Wales) and associates.

"Thus more attentions and understanding is required on addressing these factors than the traditional risk factors alone."

Dr. Ling reported no financial disclosures.

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