Weight loss does not reduce #RA risk. Swedish Obese (SOS) study followed 2002 bariatric surgery pts & 2034 controls. Overall 92 developed RA; RA risk now lower w/ bariatric surgery (HR 0.92; CI 0.59, 1.46) nor did wt loss; but CRP & smoking were https://t.co/bFKiPWvKRQ