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The research aims to evaluate the reliability of lung ultrasound in detecting ILD associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

April 4, 2026European Respiratory Journal

Emerging prospective evidence shows that lung ultrasound can reliably detect rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD: need for standardised protocols and consideration in future guidelines

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The research aims to evaluate the reliability of lung ultrasound in detecting ILD associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Review of existing clinical practice guidelines for CTD-ILD
Assessment of lung ultrasound's diagnostic capabilities
Call for standardized protocols in clinical practice
Lung ultrasound shows potential as a reliable diagnostic tool for RA-ILD.
Current guidelines may need to incorporate lung ultrasound findings for screening and diagnosis.
Emphasis on the need for standardized protocols in future clinical guidelines.

Implication

Evidence shows lung ultrasound accurately detects interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting necessary guidelines adjustment.

Abstract

Extract We have read with great interest the European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) clinical practice guidelines for connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD), which are commendable for providing evidence-based recommendations on the management of screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with CTD-ILD and rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD (RA-ILD) [1].

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Davidsen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0adc2659487ece0fa4511 https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.02006-2025

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Implication

Evidence shows lung ultrasound accurately detects interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting necessary guidelines adjustment.

Emerging prospective evidence shows that lung ultrasound can reliably detect rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD: need for standardised protocols and consideration in future guidelines

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Emerging prospective evidence shows that lung ultrasound can reliably detect rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD: need for standardised protocols and consideration in future guidelines

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