early, mild cases of rheumatoid arthritis should get more than just an NSAID
March 2002
The latest evidence shows that even early, mild cases of rheumatoid arthritis should get more than just an NSAID.
Recently there's been a dramatic shift in thinking. Brand new guidelines emphasize much earlier treatment with disease-modifying drugs.
Joint damage often occurs much earlier than we thought...often within two years after rheumatoid arthritis starts.
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