Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in eastern China —A hospital based study

ConclusionThe prevalence of MetS was not associated with RA. Complement 3 may be associated with the higher prevalence of MetS in patients with RA. Glucocorticoids treatment may be associated with MetS.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - June 4, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chun ‐yu Kong, Chang‐lei Wang, Kai‐jun Niu, Wufang Qi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research