Rheumatoid Arthritis

The books, written in a popular Q and A format will provide sufficient information for a primary care doctor to be able to understand and treat patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. RA affects about 1% of adults, and a GP can expect to see at least one new case every year or so. It is more common among women (3x the incidence compared to men) and usually presents when the patient is 35-45 years The YQA on RA will provide authoritative and up-to-date information for family doctors, their patients and carers, in a field that is changing rapidly in light of the new drugs that have come onto the market. As for all YQAs, presentation and readability are important - this will follow the style in that respect.

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The books, written in a popular Q and A format, will provide sufficient information for a primary care doctor to be able to understand and treat patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. RA affects about 1 per cent of adults, and a GP can expect to see at least one new case every year or so. It is more common among women (3x the incidence compared to men) and usually occurs when the patient is 35-45 years. "The YQA on RA" will provide authoritative and up-to-date information for family doctors, their patients and carers, in a field that is changing rapidly in light of the new drugs that have come onto the market. As for all YQAs, presentation and readability are important - this will follow the style in that respect.

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1. Aetiology, Epidemiology and Pathology of Rheumatoid Arthritis 2. History and Examination 3. Laboratory tests 4. Confirming the Diagnosis, what's RA and what isn't - Drug treatment, symptom relief. - Drug treatment, disease modifiers/suppressants. - Drug treatment, newer agents. 5. Non-drug Treatment in RA. Social and other issues in RA 6. Coordinating care for the RA patient 7. Sources of further information and support Appendices: HAQ; Useful addresses and websites; Widely used NSAIDs and simple analgesics References Glossary of acronyms List of patient questions Index