Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a classic example of an autoimmune disorder, with chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane, and deterioration of cartilage and bone in the affected joints. The resultant pain, loss of function and permanent disability are also associated with increased morbidity and mortality.Citation
Rheumatology, 45(4): 379-385Publisher
Oxford: Oxford JournalsJournal
RheumatologyPubMed ID
16418203Additional Links
http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/extract/45/4/379Type
Journal articleLanguage
enISSN
1462-0324ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1093/rheumatology/kei228