Rheumatoid arthritis: Diagnosis and treatment with a particular emphasis on South Sudan
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disorder targeting diarthrodial synovial lined joints, usually in a symmetric distribution. The lungs, pericardium of the heart, skin, and eyes may be affected in up to twenty percent of patients. If uncontrolled, RA leads to...
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doaj-d45dfc1753fd452d93371246650c39df2020-11-24T22:06:33ZengSouth Sudan Doctors' AssociationSouth Sudan Medical Journal 2309-46052309-46132012-11-01548588 Rheumatoid arthritis: Diagnosis and treatment with a particular emphasis on South SudanCharles Radis0Rheumatology Associates; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine;Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disorder targeting diarthrodial synovial lined joints, usually in a symmetric distribution. The lungs, pericardium of the heart, skin, and eyes may be affected in up to twenty percent of patients. If uncontrolled, RA leads to joint destruction, disability, and a significantly shortened life span. http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/november-2012/rheumatoid-arthritis-diagnosis-and-treatment-with-a-particular-emphasis-on-south-sudan.html |
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disorder targeting diarthrodial synovial lined joints, usually in a symmetric distribution. The lungs, pericardium of the heart, skin, and eyes may be affected in up to twenty percent of patients. If uncontrolled, RA leads to joint destruction, disability, and a significantly shortened life span.
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