Differences between patient and physician evaluation of disease activity and pain may impact individual treat-to-target strategy INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are two types of rheumatic disease. Both are chronic inflammatory diseases that affect a person’s joints, causing pain and disability. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect men and women of all ages. The inflammation can […]
Month: April 2017
Both disease and life impact are important when assessing PsA
An updated core domain set incorporates patient and physician priorities and evolving PsA research. INTRODUCTION Psoriatic arthritis (sometimes shortened to PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects a person’s joints, and sometimes spine and tendons, causing pain and disability. The disease often causes swelling of the fingers and toes. It gets its name from […]
Treat-to-target could be a reality in gout
Targeting urate levels could help to improve care for people with gout. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition, affecting up to 2% of adults in developed countries. The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits of crystals […]
