Obesity, metabolic syndrome and other comorbidities in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis: influence on disease activity and quality of life
In obesity, especially if visceral, and in rheumatic diseases, the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines contributes to an increased cardiovascular risk. Moreover, classic cardiovascular risk factors are more common in these patients. We intended to assess the influence of body mass index (BMI...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa |
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| Online Access: | http://www.actareumatologica.pt/files/article/1280_obesity_metabolic_syndrome_and_other_comorbidities_in_rheumatoid_arthritis_and_psoriatic_arthritis_influence_on_disease_activity_and_quality_of_life_file.pdf |