Do smoking and socioeconomic factors influence imaging outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis? Five ‐year data from the DESIR cohort

ConclusionStrong associations were found in particular between smoking at baseline and MRI ‐SIJ inflammation at each visit over 5‐years in axSpA patients with blue‐collar job or low education. These findings suggest a possible role for mechanical stress amplifying the effect of smoking on axial inflammation in axSpA.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - June 19, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Elena Nikiphorou, Sofia Ramiro, Alexandre Sepriano, Adeline Ruyssen Witrand, Robert B.M. Landew é, Désirée van der Heijde Tags: FULL LENGTH Source Type: research