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High BMI Linked to Better Outcome in Patients With Anti-CCP Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Title High BMI Linked to Better Outcome in Patients With Anti-CCP Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565273?src=rss
Description In a cohort study, a high body mass index was associated with a less severe disease outcome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who test positive for anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Rheumatology
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Date Nov 6, 2007
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