Biomarkers of oxidant stress, insulin sensitivity and endothelial activation in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study of their association with accelerated atherosclerosis

Biomarkers of oxidant stress, insulin sensitivity and endothelial activation in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study of their association with accelerated atherosclerosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased morbidity and mortality due to coronary heart disease. Chronic systemic inflammation is known to accelerate atherosclerosis and increase arterial stiffness in patients, but other me...

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Main Authors: Walker Michael G, Yates Allen P, Hider Samantha L, Lokko Daniel, Bodill Helena, Ahmad Yasmeen, Pemberton Philip W, Laing Ian, Bruce Ian N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/2/83

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