Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness, which in the worst case is a progressive disease, and can have a profound effect on the general physical and mental well-being of patients. The assessment of the severity of rheumatoid arthritis is very important in terms of monitoring the course of the disease and measuring the effectiveness of treatment.
Assessing Severity
There have been many proposals as to how to assess severity. Some have said it is necessary to consider joint swelling,...
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