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Oxidative Balance, Inflammation Linked to RA Mortality

Higher oxidative balance was associated with lower mortality, while greater systemic inflammation was linked to increased risk in a US cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • April 20, 2026

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    Higher oxidative balance is linked to lower all-cause mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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    Each 1-point increase in oxidative balance score correlates with a 4% reduction in mortality risk.

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    Greater systemic inflammation is associated with a 14% increase in mortality risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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    Patients with high inflammation and low oxidative balance have the poorest survival outcomes.

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    Risk thresholds for mortality were identified for systemic inflammation and oxidative balance scores.

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Oxidative Balance, Inflammation Linked to RA Mortality

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 20, 2026

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