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The Influence of Overweight and Obesity on Treatment Response in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
12 Jun 2019
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Background: There is evidence that obesity could be a risk factor for the severity and response to treatment in adult patients with RA due both to the mechanical effect of overweight and to the potential pro-inflammatory effects of cytokines produced by adipose tissue. Objectives: To evaluate the role of overweight and obesity in a cohort of young patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in terms of...
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