Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis: September 2021
Catch up on Rheumatology Network's most recent highlights in rheumatoid arthritis news.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: Initiating Therapy in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
Effective treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis can control symptoms quickly and slow disease progression. How should such patients be managed? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
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Depression Prevalence in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
“In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the prevalence of depression ranges between 14.8 and 22.5%, which is 2 to 3 times higher than in the general population,” investigators stated.
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Drinking Tea May Protect Patients From Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
While the antioxidants in tea may reduce the risk of developing inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, previous studies have shown inconclusive results.
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The Relationship Between Unhealthy Lifestyle Factors and Rheumatoid Arthritis
While lifestyle habits are modifiable risk factors, changing them can be especially challenging for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, who must also deal with chronic inflammatory disease.
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Perceived Risk of COVID-19 Infection in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
“The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted the lives of patients living with rheumatoid arthritis which has contributed to anxiety, depression, and reduced well-being.”
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz: COVID-19 Booster Dose
Booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for many patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Test your knowledge on who is eligible for a booster and how it should be administered with this quiz.
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