Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease characterised by persistent inflammation of synovial joints, often leading to joint destruction and disability. The major goals of treatment are to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, slow down or stop joint damage, prevent disability, and preserve or improve the patient's sense of wellbeing and ability to function.
History
Publication title
Australian Family Physician
Volume
36
Article number
10
Number
10
Pagination
840-841
ISSN
0300-8495
Publication status
Published
Rights statement
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