2019
DOI: 10.1007/s00296-019-04287-8
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Rheumatology in Poland

Abstract: The aim of this article is to present the current state of rheumatology in Poland, including the scientific and clinical activity and essential aspects of Polish rheumatic patients' treatment. PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases were searched for main keywords: "rheumat*" and affiliation with Poland. Statistical data were obtained from the Central Statistical Office, the National Health Fund and the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists, while the public information from the Polish Society for Rheu… Show more

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“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease that leads to functional limitations and premature death [1,2]. The independence of patients decreases along with the duration of the disease [3,4]. Most often the onset of RA is symmetrical in small joints.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease that leads to functional limitations and premature death [1,2]. The independence of patients decreases along with the duration of the disease [3,4]. Most often the onset of RA is symmetrical in small joints.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, the main aim of therapy is to reduce the discomfort, improve the quality of life and maintain their independence as long as possible [11]. Pharmacological treatment and an individual rehabilitation program are very important in the treatment process [3,12]. Both elements are crucial for the best improvement of patient's health and for slowing down the progression of the disease.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Access to RMD-related care, policies prioritising RMDs and related research, education/training, and funding differ between European countries 4 5. For example, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria have experienced a significant delay in the development of RMD research 4–8. A review of scientific congress abstracts submitted to the EULAR between 2012 and 2016 supported these findings.…”
Section: Critical Need To Improve Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disea...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Inflammatory arthritis is an important cause of morbidity and disability in industrialized countries. The current data show that the incidence and prevalence of polyarthritis in Poland are as high as 284.7 per 100,000 and 2030.1 per 100,000, respectively [1]. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is one of the most common form of polyarthritis.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%