The long-term impact of rheumatoid arthritis and comorbidity on functioning and mortality

[摘要] This thesis presents the results of a longitudinal study on comorbidity, functioning and mortality in patients with rheumatoid,arthritis (RA). RA is associated with emerging comorbidities resulting in substantial impacts on functioning and mortality.,Limited information exists on these interrelationships. Also more information is needed to evaluate the risk of all cause-,and cardiovascular (CV) mortality in patients with RA in comparison with the general population.

[发布机构] University of Amterdam