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Published in: Clinical Rheumatology 1/2015

Open Access 01-03-2015 | Editorial

Rheumatoid arthritis in Latin America. Important challenges to be solved

Authors: Ruben Burgos Vargas, Mario H. Cardiel

Published in: Clinical Rheumatology | Special Issue 1/2015

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Since the introduction of biologic agents for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there have been enormous advances in clinical and therapeutic aspects of the disease. Likewise, there is now much more information on the role of genetics and environmental factors in the pathogenesis of the disease. Throughout the years, the main therapeutic target is the control of disease activity as soon as possible to prevent structural damage and functional consequences. …
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Metadata
Title
Rheumatoid arthritis in Latin America. Important challenges to be solved
Authors
Ruben Burgos Vargas
Mario H. Cardiel
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/s10067-015-3048-1

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