Genetic variant link with long-term incidence of interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis

(European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology) A population biobank study of 250,000 individuals in Finland -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems. Up to 10% of people with RA are affected by interstitial lung disease (ILD) during their lifetime, and ILD is one of the leading causes of death in patients with RA. Data pr...