Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects the
joints. The prevalence of RA varies globally, with generally a higher prevalence in …

Systemic autoimmune diseases are characterized by the failure of the immune system to
differentiate self from non-self. These conditions are associated with significant morbidity …

The objective is to determine the global population prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
based on population-based studies and assess factors that influence RA prevalence …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an incurable systemic autoimmune disease. Disease
progression leads to joint deformity and associated loss of function, which significantly …

Objectives To provide the level and trends of prevalence, incidence and disability adjusted
life years (DALYs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 195 countries from 1990 to 2017 by age …

Background Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease associated
with disability and premature death. Up-to-date estimates of the burden of rheumatoid …

Background Interstitial lung disease is a known complication of rheumatoid arthritis, with a
lifetime risk of developing the disease in any individual of 7· 7%. We aimed to assess the …

Objective To evaluate the global burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, as well as the
five common conditions, and their relevant risk factors from 1990 to 2019. Design Data from …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic and heterogeneous autoimmune disease with
symmetrical polyarthritis as its critical clinical manifestation. The basic cause of autoimmune …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, autoimmune disease characterized by joint
involvement, with progressive cartilage and bone destruction. Genetic and environmental …