Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease of unknown etiology,
primarily affecting the joints, then extra-articular manifestations can occur. Due to its …

Previous studies have estimated a prevalence of a broad grou** of autoimmune diseases
of 3.2%, based on literature review of studies published between 1965 and 1995, and 5.3 …

Background Older studies uncovered an increased risk of cancer in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis between 10% and 30% compared to the general population, with a lack of data …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease characterized by a
distinctive pattern of bone and joint destruction. RA patients have an increased risk of death …

OBJECTIVES: To conduct a systematic review of incidence and prevalence studies of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), based on the 1987 revised American College of Rheumatology …

Musculoskeletal conditions are common in men and women of all ages across all socio-
demographic strata of society. They are the most common cause of severe long-term pain …

The term axial spondyloarthritis covers both non-radiographic disease and radiographic
disease (also known as ankylosing spondylitis). Some studies have been performed to …

Background. Listeriosis is a foodborne disease of significant public health concern that
primarily affects persons with recognized underlying conditions or diseases that impair cell …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease which, if left untreated, leads to
functional disability, pain, reduced health-related quality of life and premature mortality …

Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) generates a heavy socioeconomic burden. The ability
to predict the frequency and severity of socioeconomic effects due to RA is crucial to the …