Patients with vs without RA have a higher risk for avoidable hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions, particularly heart failure and pulmonary edema.

Careful examination of clinical trial data and a better understanding of risk factors can help rheumatologists determine if a ...

The findings highlight the importance of rheumatology, cardiology, and primary care working together to intervene early.

Individuals with type 2 diabetes or a higher BMI may face a reduced risk of developing GCA, while a history of cardiovascular disease may increase this risk.

Some patients with lupus who possess specific antibodies are at a higher risk of thrombotic events such as a blood clot, ...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the potential relation between cumulative exposure to cigarette smoking in patients with or without rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a positive family history of the disease.