The relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) and cardiovascular disease has been
controversial. Here we review recent literature assessing whether hyperuricemia is an …

Objective To develop updated guidelines for the pharmacologic management of rheumatoid
arthritis. Methods We developed clinically relevant population, intervention, comparator, and …

With the prevalence of obesity increasing dramatically worldwide over the past several
decades, an increasing body of literature has examined the impact of obesity in the context …

Abstract 18 F-sodium fluoride (NaF) as an imaging tracer portrays calcium metabolic activity
either in the osseous structures or in soft tissue. Currently, clinical use of NaF-PET is …

Objective To determine if hyperuricemia and gouty arthritis are independent risk factors for
acute myocardial infarction (MI) and, if so, whether they are independent of renal function …

Background: Low-dose glucocorticoids are frequently used for the management of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other chronic conditions, but the safety of long-term use …

Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its treatments are associated with an increased risk
of infection, but it remains unclear whether these factors have an impact on the risk or …

Background: Poor physical performance and frailty are associated with elevated risks of
death and disability. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is also strongly associated with these …

Introduction Greater body mass index (BMI) has been associated with less radiographic
progression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We evaluated the association between BMI and …

Objective To quantify muscle outcomes, independent of fat mass, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
patients compared to healthy controls. Methods Quantitative computed tomography scans …