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.

By
Andrea Surnit
April 20, 2026
3 min

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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.

Oxidative Balance, Inflammation Linked to RA Mortality

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Oxidative Balance, Inflammation Linked to RA Mortality

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