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Rheumatoid arthritis
Wednesday 3 August 2022, 12:45 AM
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common condition, seen in approximately 1 per cent of the general population. It can start at any age, women are three times more likely to be affected than men, and it is most common in those of European and North American descent. Historically, it was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population, explain Kate O’Mahony and Ravi Suppiah
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