Unveiling Early Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: Risk Factors and Validation of Screening Approaches in the SAIL-RA Cohort
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Unveiling Early Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: Risk Factors and Validation of Screening Approaches in the SAIL-RA Cohort

This article examines the prevalence, risk factors, and diagnostic screening strategies for rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) in early rheumatoid arthritis, highlighting age and disease activity as key predictors and validating practical screening tools.
Distinguishing Low-Grade MRI Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Insights from Healthy Controls and At-Risk Populations
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Distinguishing Low-Grade MRI Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Insights from Healthy Controls and At-Risk Populations

This cohort study reveals that low-grade MRI-detected inflammation in hand, wrist, and forefoot joints is common in healthy individuals and at-risk groups, underscoring challenges in distinguishing rheumatoid arthritis-specific inflammation and highlighting the need to avoid MRI overinterpretation.