Topical vs Oral NSAIDs and the Risk for Cardiovascular Events in RA
Topical NSAIDs are associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular events compared with oral NSAIDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Optimal management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors continues to be a key objective of CVD risk management in patients with RA.
Predictors of Accelerated Atherosclerosis in Spondyloarthritis Without Overt CVD
Predictors of subclinical accelerated atherosclerosis were examined in a recent study of patients with spondyloarthritis without overt cardiovascular disease.
CVD Prevention Counseling Decreases CVD Risk Factor Prevalence in SLE
This study finds that a cardiovascular disease prevention counseling program decreases the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
ACS Risk Increased in New-Onset RA Despite Improved Disease Control
Individuals with new-onset rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of acute coronary syndrome.
Cardiovascular Risks in JIA Linked to Serum Vitamin D Level
Thirty controls were compared with 30 patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis to determine the link between vitamin D and CVD.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Risk For Cardiovascular, All-Cause Mortality in End-Stage Renal Disease
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and end-stage renal disease have an increased risk for cardiovascular-related death compared with patients without rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Metabolic Syndrome: High Prevalence and Risk
Researchers from Iran conduct a meta-analysis to determine the prevalence and risk for metabolic syndrome among patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Allopurinol Use In Concomitant Gout and Diabetes Lowers Cardiovascular Event Risk
Study analyzes insurance claims data to examine the relationship between allopurinol use in patients with both gout and diabetes and its effect on cardiovascular event risk.
No Association Between Knee Osteoarthritis and Metabolic Syndrome
Study uses data from the Framingham Offspring Cohort to investigate possible relationships between knee osteoarthritis and components of the metabolic syndrome.
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