Publications by authors named "Ruben A Montufar"
Background: With the increases in and aging of the populations of the Americas, monitoring the number of rheumatologists is critical to address and focus on areas of greatest need.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to gather data on the rheumatology workforce from 21 national societies in the Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR).
Methods: In September and October 2012 and again in October and November 2015, the heads of the 21 rheumatology national societies were contacted in the 2012 survey; all national societies responded except Cuba.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how socioeconomic factors influence disease activity in early rheumatoid arthritis patients from Latin America.
- The research involved evaluating clinical data from 1,093 patients, analyzing variables such as age, sex, education, and medical coverage impact on disease severity and disability.
- Key findings revealed that low socioeconomic status, female gender, and lack of medical coverage were linked to poorer health outcomes, with significant variations in disease activity observed across different countries and ethnic groups.