Abnormal body composition phenotypes in older rheumatoid arthritis patients: Association with disease characteristics and pharmacotherapies

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Authors

Jon T. Giles · Johns Hopkins University

Shari M. Ling · National Institute on Aging

Luigi Ferrucci · National Institute on Aging

Susan J. Bartlett · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Ross E. Andersen · Johns Hopkins University

Marilyn C. Towns · Johns Hopkins University

Denis C. Muller ·

Abstract

Abnormal body composition phenotypes are overrepresented in patients with RA, particularly in those in the normal weight BMI range. RA-associated disease and treatment characteristics contribute to this increase in abnormal body composition.

Topics & Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arthritis Care & Research

Volume 59, Issue 6, pp. 807-815

DOI: 10.1002/art.23719

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