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See Latest ArticlesManagement of rheumatoid arthritis: A primary care perspective
Current Clinical Practice, 10/15/08
Kountz DS et al. - The Rheumatoid Arthritis Primary Care Initiative for Improved Diagnosis and Outcomes (RAPID) is an initiative designed to educate primary care clinicians (PCCs) about the early diagnosis and treatment of RA. This supplement uses a case-based approach to assist PCCs in appropriate case identification and referral. Finally, appropriate long-term management of RA is also presented.
- Referral to a rheumatologist is advised with any of these symptoms: ≥3swollen joints, positive squeeze test across MCP/MTP joints, morning stiffness ≥30 min
- Definitive diagnosis of RA is based on: morning stiffness, arthritis in ≥3 joint areas, arthritis of hand joints, symmetric arthritis, rheumatoid nodules, serum RF, radiographic changes
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