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Improved survival in rheumatoid arthritis: a general population-based cohort study.

Yuqing ZhangNa LuChristine PeloquinMaureen DubreuilTuhina NeogiJ Antonio Aviña-ZubietaSharan K RaiHyon K Choi
Published in: Annals of the rheumatic diseases (2016)
This general population-based cohort study indicates that the survival of patients with RA has improved over the past decade to a greater degree than in the general population. Improved management of RA and its associated comorbidities over recent years may be providing a survival benefit.
Keyphrases
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • disease activity
  • free survival
  • systemic lupus erythematosus