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
3 min

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Higher oxidative balance linked to lower mortality risk.
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Systemic inflammation associated with increased mortality.
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1-point increase in oxidative balance lowers risk by 4%.
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Patients with low oxidative balance, high inflammation have worst survival.
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Proposed risk stratification thresholds for inflammation/oxidative balance.
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Limitations include single time point measurement and self-reported arthritis diagnosis.
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Suggestions for future research include longitudinal studies.