You Said It! Best Shoes for RA
We asked our readers and followers “What are your go-to shoe types/brands for your rheumatoid arthritis?” Here are their answers. Continue reading You Said It! Best Shoes for RA
We asked our readers and followers “What are your go-to shoe types/brands for your rheumatoid arthritis?” Here are their answers. Continue reading You Said It! Best Shoes for RA
Keep up-to-date on the latest rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research with our brief research summaries.
Remission in RA patients can be harder to achieve in those who are overweight or smoke, according to a recent study. American and Canadian researchers who collected data on more than 1,100 patients receiving standard treatment for RA found that sex (being female), excess weight and smoking were not significantly associated with symptom severity early on. However, all three factors influenced how much symptoms improved over time. The most dramatic differences in symptoms were seen in patients who were overweight or obese and smoked, the study found.
Source: ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, November 2016
Continue reading RA Research Briefs: Remission, Biologics, Exercise