Aggressive management of rheumatoid arthritis often means monitoring multiple meds

July 2012

Aggressive management of rheumatoid arthritis often means monitoring multiple meds.

Rapidly reducing disease activity prevents joint damage...reduces disability...and improves long-term outcomes.

This can mean using combinations of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).

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Table of Contents

Pediatrics more opportunities to help stem the emerging epidemic of type 2 diabetes in kids and teens
Vitamins & Minerals whether they should STOP taking calcium and vitamin D supplements
Geriatrics Can all H2-blockers cause confusion in the elderly
Osteoporosis how long to use a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis and what to use instead
Psychiatry The Neupro (NU-pro, rotigotine) patch will be back for Parkinson's disease, and it's now also approved for restless legs syndrome
Infectious Diseases When to use an ORAL cephalosporin and which one
Probiotics whether to use probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Diabetes "one size DOESN'T fit all" when choosing glycemic goals in adults with diabetes
Rheumatology Aggressive management of rheumatoid arthritis often means monitoring multiple meds
Migraine more guidance on what to use to prevent migraine
Neurology & Pain Many hydrocodone/acetaminophen combos will disappear