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Rheumatoid Arthritis Death Rate Unchanged


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Because of the relationship between inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation and cardiovascular risk, that may mean that "no matter what we do, we can't lower their mortality rate," Lindsey said. However, until that's established, "We need to pay more attention to cardiovascular status early in the illness," he said. "We need to be on top of everything and not just on top of their pain and disability."

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Last updated 10/29/2007

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SOURCES: Sherine E. Gabriel, M.D., professor, medicine and epidemiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn; Stephen Lindsey, M.D., chief, rheumatology, Ochsner Health Systems, Baton Rouge, La.; Hayes Wilson, M.D., chief, rheumatology, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, and medical adviser, Arthritis Foundation, Atlanta; November 2007, Journal of Arthritis & Rheumatism


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