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Published in: Clinical Rheumatology 1/2015

Open Access 01-03-2015 | Review Article

Rheumatoid arthritis in Latin America: challenges and solutions to improve its diagnosis and treatment training for medical professionals

Authors: R. Munoz-Louis, J. Medrano-Sánchez, R. Montufar

Published in: Clinical Rheumatology | Special Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease with multiple clinical manifestations and chronic complications that requires a multidisciplinary team to treat and monitor patients. This understanding between the different medical and health professionals is essential in obtaining patient well-being. This is the reason behind the assessment of the difficulties and limitations seen in Latin America in the field of rheumatology. The aim is to suggest possible mechanisms and solutions to strengthen the knowledge and understanding of the way the disease behaves and how it can be handled by doctors and medical professionals.
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Title
Rheumatoid arthritis in Latin America: challenges and solutions to improve its diagnosis and treatment training for medical professionals
Authors
R. Munoz-Louis
J. Medrano-Sánchez
R. Montufar
Publication date
01-03-2015
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Clinical Rheumatology / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0770-3198
Electronic ISSN: 1434-9949
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-015-3033-8

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