Research
Lung ultrasound predicts progression of interstitial lung abnormalities in rheumatoid arthritis
The Brief
- A study published in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology reports that lung ultrasound (LUS) can predict radiologic progression of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- The finding is reported by Medical Xpress, dated 2026-11-10.
Why it matters
Interstitial lung abnormalities can precede interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis, so a non-radiation bedside imaging tool that signals progression could help clinicians decide which patients need closer monitoring.
Who’s affected
- rheumatologists and clinicians managing rheumatoid arthritis
- patients with rheumatoid arthritis and their care teams
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- #lung ultrasound
- #interstitial lung disease
- #imaging
- #autoimmune disease
Lung ultrasound (LUS) can predict radiologic progression of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Timeline
Medical Xpress reports on the study showing lung ultrasound predicts progression of interstitial lung abnormalities in rheumatoid arthritis
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Lung ultrasound predicts progression of interstitial lung abnormalities in rheumatoid arthritis