Prevalence of rheumatoid cachexia in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract Background Low muscle mass occurs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis without weight loss; this condition is referred as rheumatoid cachexia. The aim of the current study was to perform a systematic review with meta‐analysis to determine the rheumatoid cachexia prevalence. Methods A syste...

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Main Authors: Rafaela C.E. Santo, Kevin Z. Fernandes, Priscila S. Lora, Lidiane I. Filippin, Ricardo M. Xavier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12320