Publications by authors named "Laia Orpinell"
J Ultrasound
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Some studies suggest that relying only on clinical values to assess remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can overlook subclinical inflammation, prompting the need for imaging tools like ultrasound (US) to improve therapy decisions.
- A multicenter study was conducted with RA patients fulfilling specific criteria to compare treatment outcomes based on clinical evaluation versus ultrasound findings, with follow-ups at 12, 18, and 24 months.
- Results indicated that while both groups experienced disease exacerbations, most complications occurred in the clinical group, highlighting the potential benefit of integrating ultrasound assessments into treatment optimization for RA patients.
