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May 16th 2024
A real-world study from Spain suggests baricitinib demonstrated favorable effectiveness, adherence, and safety in rheumatoid arthritis, but investigators caution more research is needed.
Diagnostic and Treatment Practices in Rheumatoid Arthritis
At AAPA 2017, Benjamin Smith, PA-C, DFAAPA, Florida State University College of Medicine, discussed the tremendous advances in both treating and diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. About 15 years ago, the CCP lab tests came about, which certainly help with specificity for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis (RA).