Arthritis, Rheumatoid

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A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated.

Descriptor ID	D001172
MeSH Number(s)	C05.550.114.154 C05.799.114 C17.300.775.099 C20.111.199
Concept/Terms	Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Rheumatoid Arthritis

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Arthritis, Rheumatoid".

Diseases [C]
Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05]
Joint Diseases [C05.550]
Arthritis [C05.550.114]
Arthritis, Rheumatoid [C05.550.114.154]
Rheumatic Diseases [C05.799]
Arthritis, Rheumatoid [C05.799.114]
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17]
Connective Tissue Diseases [C17.300]
Rheumatic Diseases [C17.300.775]
Arthritis, Rheumatoid [C17.300.775.099]
Immune System Diseases [C20]
Autoimmune Diseases [C20.111]
Arthritis, Rheumatoid [C20.111.199]

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Bar chart showing 262 publications over 30 distinct years, with a maximum of 21 publications in 2015

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	2	1	3
1998	2	0	2
1999	0	2	2
2000	1	0	1
2001	0	2	2
2002	2	2	4
2003	0	1	1
2004	1	0	1
2005	2	1	3
2006	2	3	5
2007	5	1	6
2008	10	1	11
2009	7	1	8
2010	14	4	18
2011	5	3	8
2012	11	0	11
2013	16	3	19
2014	12	1	13
2015	20	1	21
2016	16	3	19
2017	13	0	13
2018	12	0	12
2019	19	0	19
2020	6	1	7
2021	6	1	7
2022	8	0	8
2023	12	0	12
2024	11	0	11
2025	12	1	13
2026	2	0	2

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Deane KD, Striebich CC, Feser ML, O'Dell JR, James JA, Sparks JA, Davis JM, Graf J, McMahon MA, Solow EB, Forbess LJ, Tiliakos A, Schiopu E, Danila MI, Horowitz DL, Kay J, Strickland CD, Guthridge JM, Arriens C, Grossman JM, Kristen Demoruelle M, Bemis EA, Frazer-Abel A, Fleischer CL, Fox DA, Mikuls TR, Greenleaf M, York K, Walker S, Keyes-Elstein L, Byron M, Fedler J, Goldmuntz EA, Holers VM. A Phase 2 Trial of Hydroxychloroquine in Individuals at Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2026 Apr; 78(4):809-820.

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Jeon KH, Jung J, Cho MH, Lee D, Han K, Cho IY, Shin DW. RA and risk of colorectal cancer: a nationwide cohort study. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2026 01 08; 65(1).

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Yang B, Han K, Jung JH, Jung W, Kim BG, Eun Y, Kim H, Shin DW, Lee H. Rheumatoid arthritis and risk of non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease: a nationwide longitudinal cohort study. BMJ Open Respir Res. 2025 Nov 27; 12(1).

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Paudel ML, Shadick N, Weinblatt M, Reed G, Litman HJ, Kremer JM, Pappas DA, Solomon DH. Development and External Validation of a Multivariable Predictive Model for Progression to Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis in Biologic-Experienced Patients. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2026 Jan; 78(1):54-65.

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Moon SM, Han K, Jung JH, Park J, Yang B, Eun Y, Choi H, Kim H, Shin DW, Lee H. Risk of pneumonia in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: a nationwide cohort study. BMJ Open Respir Res. 2025 Sep 25; 12(1).

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Yang YS, Kim MJ, Chaugule S, Mayer E, DeSouza N, Ma H, Xie J, Lee KY, Li S, Gravallese E, Gao G, Shim JH. Nature-inspired IL-1 targeted therapy to treat chronic inflammatory diseases. Mol Ther. 2025 Dec 03; 33(12):6379-6397.

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Cho MH, Jung J, Kim TH, Han K, Lee D, Jeon KH, Cho IY, Shin DW. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Risk of Thyroid Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2025 Nov; 77(11):1359-1367.

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Choi H, Han K, Jung JH, De Soyza A, Kim H, Shin DW, Lee H. Impact of rheumatoid arthritis, seropositivity and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs on mortality risk in bronchiectasis. Ther Adv Respir Dis. 2025 Jan-Dec; 19:17534666251360071.

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Litman HJ, Sheffield KM, Pugach O, Shan M, Lakin P, Cui ZL, Curtis SE, Johnston JA, Harrold LR. Applying Bias Correction Methods to Build Hybrid Controls Using Real-World Patients for a Phase IIb Randomized Controlled Trial of Baricitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Pharm Stat. 2025 Jul-Aug; 24(4):e70020.

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Lee D, Jeon KH, Jung J, Han K, Cho MH, Cho IY, Shin DW. Urological cancer risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared to matched controls: a nationwide cohort study. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2025 Jun 01; 64(6):3458-3467.

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