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Rheumatoid Arthritis: What is the Modern Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach?

Session #: 856-224
Presenter(s): Stephen A. Paget, FACR, MD, FACP
Session Length: 1:00 hr
Event: 2006 ACP Annual Session
Date: April 6-8, 2006

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Clinical questions to be addressed:
1. What is the best approach for diagnosis?
2. What other diseases mimic rheumatoid arthritis?
3. Should anti-TFN medications be a first-line medication (DMARD)?
4. What are the most common complications of rheumatoid arthritis in the era of DMARDs?
5. What are internal medicine consequences of using TNF-alpha agents?
a. Vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, etc.
b. Dealing with infections in patients who are taking TNF agents.
c. Planning for elective surgery or dealing with managing surgery.

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