Classification of rheumatoid arthritis: is it time to revise the criteria?
Guenter Steiner,
Patrick Verschueren,
Lieve Van Hoovels
et al.
Abstract:Classification criteria have been developed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic diseases in order to gather a homogeneous patient population for clinical studies and facilitate the timely implementation of therapeutic measures. Although classification criteria are not intended to be used for diagnosis, they are frequently used to support the diagnostic process in clinical practice, including clinical decision-making. The 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Association… Show more
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