Bidirectional Association Found Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, COPD
Significant association between RA and increased COPD risk seen in both genders, seropositive/seronegative RA
U.S. Health Care Spending Reached $4.9 Trillion in 2023
Health sector's share of the economy was similar in 2023 and 2022, but lower than in 2020 and 2021, during height of COVID-19
2000 to 2024 Saw Rise in Physician Union Petitions
Most organizing efforts motivated by nonfinancial factors
Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Risk for New Heart Failure
Risk for incident heart failure higher in patients with RA when adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors
Postmenopausal Women Have Higher Risk for Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Risk nearly tripled for women who experience menopause before 45 years of age
Serious Complications Seen With Acetaminophen Use in Seniors
Risks increased for peptic ulcer bleeding, uncomplicated peptic ulcer, lower GI bleeding, heart failure, HTN, CKD
Certain Foods May Cut Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Review shows lower risk with moderate alcohol consumption and eating fruits and cereals, with moderate certainty of evidence
Health Span-Lifespan Gaps Widening Globally
Sex difference identified, with women exhibiting a wider health span-lifespan gap than men
Infertility Without Treatment Linked to Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease After Childbirth
For women who give birth, risk for incident systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease higher with infertility without fertility treatment
7.9 Percent of People of All Ages Uninsured in January to June 2024
No change seen in percentage of people who were uninsured from 2023 to first half of 2024; lower percentage had public coverage
