Oxidative Balance, Inflammation Linked to RA Mortality - Takeaways - MDSpire

Oxidative Balance, Inflammation Linked to RA Mortality

  • By

  • Andrea Surnit

  • April 20, 2026

  • 3 min

Share

  • 1

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

  • 2

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

  • 3

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

  • 4

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

  • 5

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

Original Source(s)

Related Content