Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and Radiographic Hand Osteoarthritis: Data From a Community ‐Based Longitudinal Cohort Study

ConclusionWe found no association between metabolic syndrome and hand OA. The role of hypertension in hand OA pathogenesis warrants further investigation.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 30, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mette P. Strand, Tuhina Neogi, Jingbo Niu, David T. Felson, Ida K. Haugen Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research