Several high-resolution computed tomography findings associate with survival and clinical features in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease

To compare the presence and extent of several high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) observations in different subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis-related interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) and to examine associations between radiological findings, hospitalization, age, RA duration, pulmonary function tests (PFT) and survival.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - November 24, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hanna M. Nurmi, Hannu-Pekka Kettunen, Sanna-Katja Suoranta, Minna K. Purokivi, Miia S. K ärkkäinen, Tuomas A. Selander, Riitta L. Kaarteenaho Source Type: research