Impact of obesity and overweight on C-reactive protein concentrations and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Diana E Flores-AlvaradoJorge A Esquivel-ValerioDavid Vega MoralesAndrea N Garza-CisnerosMario A Balderas-PalaciosDionicio Ángel Galarza-DelgadoMariana García LealPublished in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2023)
CRP tends to be elevated in female patients with RA that have a higher BMI. Further research is required to assess this possible sex-related difference and to aid shared decision-making in order to avoid over-treatment and increased burden in patients with obesity and RA. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42022314580.
Keyphrases
- disease activity
- rheumatoid arthritis
- weight gain
- weight loss
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- rheumatoid arthritis patients
- ankylosing spondylitis
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- high fat diet induced
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- body mass index
- type diabetes
- interstitial lung disease
- physical activity
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- risk factors
- combination therapy
- systemic sclerosis
- smoking cessation