Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(15), С. 3449 - 3449
Опубликована: Авг. 4, 2023
To
our
knowledge,
no
studies
so
far
have
investigated
the
role
of
pizza
and
its
ingredients
in
modulating
disease
activity
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA).
We
assessed
this
question
via
a
recent
cross-sectional
study
including
365
participants
from
Italy,
birthplace
pizza.
Multiple
robust
linear
logistic
regression
models
were
fitted
with
tertile
consumption
categories
each
available
pizza-related
food
item/group
(i.e.,
pizza,
refined
grains,
mozzarella
cheese,
olive
oil)
as
independent
variables,
RA
measure
Disease
Activity
Score
on
28
joints
C-reactive
protein
(DAS28-CRP),
Simplified
Index
(SDAI))
dependent
variable.
Stratified
analyses
carried
out
according
to
severity
or
duration.
Participants
eating
half
>1
time/week
(vs.
≤2
times/month)
reported
beneficial
effects
activity,
significant
reductions
~70%
(overall
analysis),
80%
(the
more
severe
stratum),
beta
coefficients
−0.70
for
DAS28-CRP,
−3.6
SDAI
analysis)
−1.10
−5.30
(in
long-standing
RA,
respectively).
Among
items/groups,
cheese
oil
showed
effects,
especially
stratum.
Future
cohort
are
needed
confirm
effect
related
items/groups
activity.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023
The
weight-adjusted-waist
Index
(WWI),
an
innovative
metric
for
assessing
obesity,
exhibits
superior
efficacy
in
appraising
lean
muscle
and
adipose
tissue
mass
relative
to
both
the
Body
Mass
(BMI)
Waist
Circumference
(WC).
objective
of
this
research
paper
is
investigate
correlation
between
WWI
incidence
Rheumatoid
Arthritis
(RA)
Osteoarthritis
(OA).In
population-based
study,
we
collected
data
from
adult
participants
aged
20-80
years
using
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
conducted
2011
2020
analyze
association
occurrence
RA
OA.
NHANES,
a
nationally
representative
cross-sectional
survey,
designed
evaluate
health
nutritional
status
U.S.The
current
incorporates
extensive,
sample
U.S.
adults,
utilizing
weighted
multivariate
linear
regression
smoothed
curve
fitting
techniques
examine
non-linear
relationships.
Threshold
effects
were
determined
through
two-part
model.
Additionally,
subgroup
analyses
interaction
tests
explore
connection
OA.Our
findings
reveal
positive
OA
prevalence,
indicating
that
increase
linked
heightened
risk
Conversely,
relationship
was
observed
exhibiting
significant
threshold
effect
with
saturation
value
11.21
cm/√kg.
A
detected
left
point,
while
no
present
two
variables
right
suggesting
complex
prevalence
WWI.This
investigation
demonstrates
as
well
adults
years.
Life,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(7), С. 1514 - 1514
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2023
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
inflammatory
disease
characterized
by
joint
inflammation,
swelling
and
pain.
Although
RA
mainly
affects
the
joints,
can
also
have
systemic
implications.
The
presence
of
autoantibodies,
such
as
anti-cyclic
citrullinated
peptide
antibodies
rheumatoid
factors,
hallmark
disease.
significant
cause
disability
worldwide
associated
with
advancing
age,
genetic
predisposition,
infectious
agents,
obesity
smoking,
among
other
risk
factors.
Currently,
treatment
depends
on
anti-inflammatory
disease-modifying
anti-rheumatic
drugs
intended
to
reduce
inflammation
pain,
preventing
or
slowing
down
damage
progression.
However,
these
are
severe
side
effects
upon
long-term
use,
including
immunosuppression
development
opportunistic
infections.
Natural
products,
namely
triterpenes
properties,
shown
relevant
anti-arthritic
activity
in
several
animal
models
without
undesirable
effects.
Therefore,
this
review
covers
recent
studies
(2017-2022)
safe
promising
drug
candidates
for
RA.
These
bioactive
compounds
were
able
produce
reduction
indices
immunological
markers.
Celastrol,
betulinic
acid,
nimbolide
some
ginsenosides
stand
out
most
treatment.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2023
Abstract
Studies
on
the
trends
in
prevalence
of
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
and
osteoarthritis
(OA)
are
limited,
particularly
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
This
study
aimed
to
analyze
temporal
trend
RA
OA
South
Korean
adults
from
1998
2021,
including
pandemic
period.
The
Korea
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(KNHANES)
data
aged
≥
19
years
were
analyzed
investigate
2021.
compared
by
years,
β
diff
(β
difference)
was
calculated.
Odds
ratios
(ORs)
computed
for
each
disease
examine
changes
before
order
determine
impact
prevalence.
Among
163,221
adults,
showed
a
steady
decrease
2005
(RA:
1.91%
2005–2007
1.55%
2016–2019
OA:
9.75%
8.27%
2016–2019),
but
there
slight
increased
after
onset
1.23%
2020
1.36%
2021
8.04%
2021).
Vulnerable
groups,
participants
60
(versus
19–60
ratio
ORs:
1.222;
95%
CI
1.011–1.477),
urban
residents
(ratio
1.289;
1.007–1.650),
with
higher
education
level
1.360;
1.119–1.653)
ORs
OA,
whereas
no
vulnerable
population
observed
RA.
Our
findings
provide
an
insight
into
long-term
among
adult
highlight
novel
perspective
Medical Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(1), С. 17 - 17
Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2025
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
disorder
that
affects
the
joints,
causing
swelling,
pain,
stiffness,
and
functional
decline.
This
study
aims
to
clarify
prevalence
risk
factors
of
RA
based
on
sex
age
among
Korean
adults,
providing
essential
data
for
targeted
prevention
management
strategies.
We
analyzed
from
Korea
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
2016-2021,
comprising
25,166
participants
aged
20
older.
Sociodemographics,
health
status,
behavior
were
evaluated,
with
defined
self-reported
diagnosis.
A
complex
sampling
design
was
utilized
ensure
representative
results
multiple
logistic
regression
employed
determine
linked
RA.
The
overall
adults
1.1%,
showing
significant
sex-based
disparity:
0.6%
1.7%
in
men
women,
respectively.
increased
age,
peaking
at
3.5%
individuals
over
70.
identified
education
level,
subjective
as
key
predictors
Among
men,
included
level
higher
observed
only
elementary
poor
perceived
health.
For
status
main
factors,
increasing
markedly
older
groups,
particularly
those
70
above.
highlights
distinct
by
age.
Key
predictors-education
age-suggest
tailored
interventions
addressing
these
are
crucial
reducing
burden
enhancing
outcomes
affected
populations.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
affects
approximately
1%
of
the
global
population.
Its
hallmark
symptoms
include
severe
pain
and
joint
stiffness,
which
significantly
diminish
life
quality.
RA’s
development
is
influenced
by
multiple
factors
including
unhealthy
lifestyle
habits.
Calorie-rich
diets,
particularly
those
high
in
fat
resulting
obesity,
are
associated
with
RA
exacerbate
its
symptoms.
Consequently,
dietary
modifications
recommended
as
a
complementary
treatment.
However,
adherence
often
low
due
to
restrictive
changes
required
nutrient
composition
or
caloric
intake.
Our
previous
findings
indicate
that
time-restricted
feeding
(TRF)
benefits
leukocyte
rhythm
mitigates
autoimmune
responses.
In
this
study
we
explored
impact
TRF
on
severity
K/BxN
serum-transfer
(STA)
mice
subjected
high-fat
diet.
Three
schedules
were
implemented:
control
(Ctrl)
constant
access
standard
chow,
diet
group
(HF)
ad
libitum
food
access,
(HF-TRF)
10-hour
window
during
active
phase.
After
four
weeks
conditioning,
STA
was
induced.
Although
macroscopic
markers
inflammation
did
not
differ
between
Ctrl
HF
groups,
histological
analysis
revealed
increased
mice,
expanded
edema,
pannus
formation,
bone
erosion,
elevated
synovial
neutrophil
infiltration
serum
leptin
levels.
Importantly,
all
these
inflammatory
reduced
HF-TRF
group,
along
IL-1β
monocyte/macrophage
counts.
results
can
severity,
potentially
serving
preventive
method
sustainable
therapeutic
support
for
management.
Reumatologia/Rheumatology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025
Objectives
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
disease
significantly
impacting
patients’
quality
of
life
(QoL)
and
necessitating
complex,
long-term
treatment.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
therapeutic
outcomes
biologic
therapies
in
real-world
clinical
setting,
focusing
on
achievement
maintenance
low
activity
(LDA)
among
RA
patients,
while
also
investigating
factors
influencing
these
outcomes.
Material
methods
A
retrospective
observational
analysis
was
conducted
190
patients
receiving
tumor
necrosis
factor
α
(TNF-α)
or
interleukin
(IL)-6
inhibitors.
Disease
evaluated
using
Activity
Score
28
(DAS28)
at
baseline,
6
months,
12
months.
Based
DAS28
with
C-reactive
protein
(DAS28-CRP)
values,
categorized
into
2
main
groups:
remission/low
(target
achieved)
when
DAS28-CRP
value
less
than
3.2,
insufficient
response
exceeded
3.2.
Results
The
group
consisted
predominantly
women
(85.8%),
mean
age
58.7
years
duration
12.5
years.
We
found
that
45.8%
achieved
single-point
LDA,
39.5%
sustaining
this
after
Notably,
comorbidities
such
as
diabetes
smoking
negatively
affected
likelihood
maintaining
LDA.
Statistical
revealed
without
had
higher
chance
retaining
sustained
LDA
(OR
=
0.100;
p
0.014).
Conclusions
These
findings
emphasize
need
for
personalized
treatment
approaches
consider
lifestyle
enhance
efficacy
management.
Consequently,
highlights
critical
importance
ongoing
monitoring
individualized
strategies
improve
QoL
RA.
Arthritis und Rheuma,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
45(02), С. 110 - 116
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Zusammenfassung
Dieser
Artikel
beschreibt
die
Rolle
metabolischer
Störungen
bei
rheumatoider
Arthritis
(RA)
mit
Fokus
auf
den
Zusammenhängen
Adipositas
und
der
damit
einhergehenden
metabolischen
Inflammation.
begünstigt
chronische
Entzündungen
durch
vermehrte
Freisetzung
von
Entzündungsmarkern
aus
dem
Fettgewebe
beeinflusst
so
das
Fortschreiten,
Schweregrad
Therapieansprechen
RA.
Weitere
metabolische
Risikofaktoren,
wie
des
Glukose-
Fettstoffwechsels,
ungünstige
Lebensstilfaktoren
fördern
entzündliche
Prozesse
zusätzlich
führen
zu
einem
erhöhten
kardiovaskulären
Risiko
RA-Patienten.
Gemeinsame
therapeutische
Ansätze
zur
Verminderung
zugrundeliegenden
Inflammation
umfassen
Gewichtsreduktion,
eine
antientzündliche
Ernährung
Einsatz
spezifischer
antirheumatischer
Medikamente,
sowohl
Entzündungsprozesse
als
auch
Begleiterkrankungen
wirken.
Mit
einer
integrierten
Behandlungsstrategie,
Entzündungsgeschehen,
Risikoprofil
Betroffenen
berücksichtigt,
können
Versorgung
verbessert
unerwünschte
Effekte
minimiert
werden.