The importance of early treatment for the prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis

The importance of early treatment for the prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis

Chronic synovial inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) leads to progressive damage to articular cartilage and bone, ultimately resulting in disability. Therefore, control of the articular inflammation is of great importance to prevent joint damage. A variety of disease-modifying antirheuma...

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Main Authors: Diego Kyburz, Axel Finckh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2013-09-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
biologic
bone erosion
DMARD
joint damage
radiographic progression
rheumatoid arthritis
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1749

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