A randomized prospective open-label controlled trial comparing the performance of a connected monitoring interface versus physical routine monitoring in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives: In RA, telemedicine may allow tight control of disease activity while reducing hospital visits. We developed a smartphone application connected with a physician's interface to monitor RA patients. We aimed to assess the performance of this e-Health solution in comparison with routine practice in the management of patients with RA.

Sodium excretion is higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than in matched controls.

Objective: It was shown that sodium can promote auto-immunity through the activation of the Th17 pathway. We aimed to compare sodium intake in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) vs. matched controls.

TNF inhibitors increase fat mass in inflammatory rheumatic disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Objectives: To assess body composition of patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease and the effect of TNF inhibitors on it.

Methods: This was systematic review with meta-analysis of studies consulted on PubMed, Cochrane Library and EMBASE and assessing body composition in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthritis. We compared i) patients with healthy controls and ii) body components before and after TNF inhibitors.