Objectives We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the incidence
and prevalence of SSc covering the entire literature. Methods This study followed the …

Objective The Georgia Lupus Registry is a population‐based registry designed to improve
our ability to estimate the incidence and prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) …

The generalization of the early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA) concept and the existence of a
window of therapeutic opportunity—a time span in which the institution of a proper …

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and
rheumatic diseases in an urban community in Venezuela. We conducted a cross-sectional …

Objective. To estimate incidence and prevalence rates of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the city
of Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina, using data from a university hospital–based health …

Background The pharmacologic management of rheumatoid arthritis has progressed
substantially over the past years. It is therefore desirable that existing information be …

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and rheumatic
diseases in the Raramuri population (also known as Tarahumaras) who are an indigenous …

The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in Mexico is 1.6%, which is the first cause of hospital
visits in the Rheumatology Department in secondary level hospitals. Rheumatoid Arthritis is …

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disabling disease, which leads to joint
destruction and functional limitations. It diminishes health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and …

Health education is fundamental in the management of RA patients. This study explored
patient needs for educational material appropriate for RA patients in our region through a …