Early treatment significantly reduces joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260911/Early-treatment-significantly-reduces-joint-damage-in-rheumatoid-arthritis.aspx Early and consistently managed treatment can have a decisive impact on the course of rheumatoid arthritis and prevent permanent joint damage. An international review led by Josef S. Smolen of the Medical University of Vienna highlights which diagnostic and therapeutic measures are crucial a good outcome in patients with this disease, based on the current state of research. The analysis, published in the leading journal JAMA, summarises the evidence on the aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the disease.