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Lisa Emrich

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posted 11/20/2009, comments (2)

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cardiovascular Disease

Do patients with RA have an increased risk of developing heart disease? Yes. In a previous post, Is there a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes?, I referenced a study which compared risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with RA versus diabetes. The result of this study indicates that patients with RA... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 01/16/2009, comments (2)

Getting To The Heart Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis-Cardiovascular Disease Controversy

I have discussed here more than once the increased risk of death in rheumatoid arthritis patients when compared to healthy individuals. Interestingly, one-third to one-half of premature deaths in rheumatoid arthritis is due to cardiovascular disease; and it appears that inflammation plays a large role in the hardening of the arteries seen in... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/15/2008, comments (2)

Heart Disease and Lessons From Tim Russert

I interviewed Tim Russert once.He was speaking at univerity in Southeastern Virignia where I was worked as a newspaper reporter shortly after graduate school. I don't even remember the name of the school.It was a simple assignment. One that, for him, would be no big deal. He probably wouldn't remember it the next day. I worked very hard not to be... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 05/28/2008, comments (0)

Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis

The United States is becoming unhealthier: The rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome are on a continued upward trendl. Unfortunately, these illnesses of an inactive and overeating society are having a negative impact on those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of conditions... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 12/13/2007, comments (0)

Obesity may protect joints in rheumatoid arthritis, but at what cost?

In the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, a study reported that rheumatoid arthritis related joint damage appears to be more severe for those with a normal body mass index (BMI) than for those who are obese. However, only obese patients with a positive rheumatoid factor appeared to have less joint damage. The finding that having a... Read more Chevron

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