There are a number of diseases characterized by inflammatory arthropathy that, although
not as commonly seen as rheumatoid arthritis, often present to the family physician as …

Classification of the inflammatory rheumatic disorders is challenging. They represent a
heterogeneous group of conditions, mostly of unknown aetiology. However, a uniform …

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune, inflammatory disorder of
unknown etiology that primarily involves synovial joints. The arthritis is typically symmetrical …

The term autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) correspond to a wide spectrum of
diseases that share some common symptoms and genetic susceptibility factors. The very …

Evidenced-based texts are taking on a greater role in the education of healthcare providers.
With an emphasis on this modality, this volume explores several topics related to the …

Arthritis & Rheumatology, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology, is a
peer-reviewed publication for scientists and clinicians interested in the natural history …

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by
polyarthritis and a range of extra-articular manifestations. Although rheumatologists provide …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disabling, disfiguring disease characterized by chronic joint
inflammation. Irreversible damage can occur within months of disease onset, leading to long …