WORK PACKAGE 4

WP4: Managing comorbidities

The aim of WORK PACKAGE 4 is to develop and evaluate strategies for optimal prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease within rheumatology and musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, the aim is to find ways to identify and treat other important co-morbidities such as lung disease, kidney disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal disease and depression.

Work package managers

Manager

Senior researcher Anne Grete Semb, MD PhD

Vice director

Senior researcher Silvia Rollefstad, MD PhD

WP1 - Optimized medical interventions

ARCTIC FORWARD

10-year follow-up of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who received structured treatment-to-target therapy in the early disease phase.

Project Manager:

Siri Lillegraven

WP4 - Managing comorbidities

Diet Study

In a large randomized international study, we will assess whether 4-minute information about a heart-friendly diet have the same effect as individually adapted 60-minute dietary guidance.