JAMA: Genetic variations associated with the risk of susceptibility to
rheumatoid arthritis are also associated with responsiveness to
treatment, the risk of death, and severity of the disease as measured by
imaging, according to a study in the April 28 issue of
JAMA. Advances have been made in identifying genetic susceptibility loci
(the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome) for
autoimmune diseases, but evidence is needed regarding their association
with disease prognosis and treatment response, according to background
information in the article.
