Renin-angiotensin system molecules are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives: To compare serum levels of RAS components in women with RA versus healthy females and to investigate the association between these molecules and subclinical atherosclerosis.

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving female RA patients without ischemic CVD. Disease activity was assessed using the DAS28 and the CDAI.

Factors Associated With Activity Limitations in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Objective: We evaluated factors contributing to activity limitations in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model.

Method: In a cross-sectional study, we measured five activity constructs in 81 people with RA.

Results: Multiple regression analysis revealed the following results for the five constructs: (1) RA Activities (R² = .

Treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis in a multinational inception cohort of Latin American patients: the GLADAR experience.

Background: Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has evolved dramatically in the last decade. However, little is known about the way rheumatologists in Latin America treat their patients in clinical practice, outside the scope of clinical trials.

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe treatment patterns at disease onset in early RA with data from a large, multicenter, multinational inception cohort of Latin American patients.