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Pregnancy in rheumatoid arthritis: a retrospective study

Authors: Amanda M. Eudy, Gary McDaniel, Megan E. B. Clowse

Published in: Clinical Rheumatology | Issue 3/2018

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting women. Previous research has found that women with RA have an increased risk of cesarean delivery, preterm birth, and longer hospitalization after birth compared to women without RA [1‐3]. Little is known, however, about changes in pregnancy outcomes after the diagnosis of RA. …

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Title: Pregnancy in rheumatoid arthritis: a retrospective study
Authors: Amanda M. Eudy
Gary McDaniel
Megan E. B. Clowse
Publication date: 01-03-2018
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Clinical Rheumatology / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0770-3198
Electronic ISSN: 1434-9949
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-017-3939-4

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