Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Challenge in Coming Era

Title: Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Challenge in Coming Era

Volume: 10 Issue: 2

Author(s): Prarthana V. Rewatkar, Ganesh R. Kokil, Arunima Verma and Suresh Thareja

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Keywords: Arthritis, RA, DMARDs, Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, NSAIDs, TNF modifiers, Nutraceuticals

Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is mainly an auto-immune disease characterized by inflammation in joints. 1 in 50 people develop RA at some stage and at any age. This review summarizes the etiology, pathophysiology, risk factor, and treatment related to RA. The emphasis has been laid in particular on the new potential biological targets and the possible treatment as well as the current ongoing research status on RA.

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V. Rewatkar Prarthana, R. Kokil Ganesh, Verma Arunima and Thareja Suresh, Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Challenge in Coming Era, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2010; 10 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955710791185136