- Obesity identified as an independent risk factor for remission failure in early RA patients.
- Clear association found between obesity and remission failure, particularly pronounced in women and smokers.
- Increased markers of systemic inflammation and higher patient-reported outcomes in patients with obesity.
- No significant difference in swollen or tender joint counts observed in obese patients.
- New implications for clinical practice, highlighting the need for considering obesity as an independent risk factor when developing treatment strategies in early RA patients.
Source: RMD Open
