[Correspondence] Early screening for rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease: statistical nuances challenge the role of disease activity

We read with interest the Article by Gregory C McDermott and colleagues, which reports an association between high disease activity and the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.1 Their work contributes valuable data to the urgent clinical need for effective screening strategies for rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD.