|Articles|May 1, 2007

Rheumatoid arthritis takes its place among chronic conditions

LOW-PREVALENCE rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has not gained attention equal to that of more common chronic diseases, but it has earned a spot on the list of complex diseases ripe for disease management.


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