Impact of Obesity and Adiposity on Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

ConclusionObesity is associated with higher CRP levels and ESR in women with RA. This association is related to fat mass and not RA disease activity. Low BMI is associated with higher CRP levels in men with RA; this unexpected finding remains incompletely explained but likely is not a direct effect of adiposity.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 6, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Michael D. George, Jon T. Giles, Patricia P. Katz, Bryant R. England, Ted R. Mikuls, Kaleb Michaud, Alexis R. Ogdie ‐Beatty, Said Ibrahim, Grant W. Cannon, Liron Caplan, Brian C. Sauer, Joshua F. Baker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research