Reduction in Serum Uric Acid May Be Related to Methotrexate Efficacy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Data from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort (CATCH).

CONCLUSIONS: Methotrexate response is associated with lowering of serum UA in ERA compared to nonusers. This may be due to changes in adenosine levels. Methotrexate response is associated with lower UA and fewer swollen joints compared to nonresponders. PMID: 27081318 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27081318?dopt=Abstract

Source: Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 16, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord Source Type: research