Interleukin (IL)-23 is a central pro-inflammatory cytokine with a broad range of effects on
immune responses. IL-23 is pathologically linked to the induction of the production of the pro …

Small airway disease (SAD) is a pathological condition that affects the bronchioles and non-
cartilaginous airways 2 mm or less in diameter. These airways play a crucial role in …

Background: Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a tool of growing interest in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
oligo-symptomatic ILD to avoid. Objective: We aimed to evaluate (i) the prevalence of pleural …

Background Epidemiological observational studies have elucidated a correlation between
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and bronchiectasis. However, the causal nature of this association …

Поражение органов дыхания (ОД) является одним из частых внесуставных проявлений
ревматоидного артрита (РА). Легочная патология при РА обусловливает до 20 …

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting joints but not
limited to the joints alone. Extra‐articular manifestations involve skin, ocular, gastrointestinal …

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the association of rheumatoid arthritis–
related lung disease (RA-LD) and its subtypes with all-cause mortality. Materials and …

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is one of the
most common extra-articular manifestations of RA, associated with high morbidity and …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the application of quantitative computed tomography (CT) in
analyses of lung changes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS: A total of …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common types of autoimmune arthritis. It can
also involve other organs, including vascular structures, and lungs which are affected in …