In patients with SSc, the presence of inflammatory arthritis is significantly associated with diffuse disease, musculoskeletal manifestations, myositis, and sicca.
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements prevented autoimmune diseases for 2 years after cessation, but vitamin D's effects tapered off, suggesting that continuous dosing is warranted.
After controlling for other chronic conditions, certain immune-mediated inflammatory diseases were not associated with an increased risk for poor pregnancy outcomes.