Increase in Fracture Rate Among Infants With Prenatal Smoking Exposure
Prenatal exposure to maternal smoking is associated with an increased fracture rate before age 1.
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Widespread Pain in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis and Smoking Status
A large percentage of individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis reported unacceptable levels of pain or widespread pain, regardless of smoking status.
Quitting Smoking Lowers Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Researchers examined whether smoking cessation may delay or prevent the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. Review their findings.
Smoking May Be Linked to Pathogenesis of Anti-double Stranded DNA in SLE
Current smoking and >10 pack-years of smoking have demonstrated a strong and specific association with an increased risk for occurrence of anti-double-stranded DNA systemic lupus erythematosus.
Study Models Variable Smoking Status and All-Cause Mortality in RA
Retrospective research shows that each year following smoking cessation was linked with reduced risk of death from circulatory disease in former heavy smokers.
Smoking Increases Inflammatory Joint Signs in Relatives of RA Patients
While these participants were at increased risk of RA based on positive family history, they were likely further away from developing classifiable RA than the participants in previous studies.
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems to Be Regulated by the FDA
This new decision allows the FDA to regulate all electronic nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes, cigars, and waterpipe hookah.
SLE Disease Activity and Detectable Focal Changes in Cerebral Volume
This study showed that there are detectable differences in cerebral volume in patients with early SLE, and that control of SLE disease activity was associated with an increase of certain cerebral volumes.
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