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Hot Topic! Rheumatoid Arthritis

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 The Guardian reports on a trial looking at a drug that could prevent the development of rheumatoid arthritis in targeted patients - Trial offers hope for millions that jab could prevent rheumatoid arthritis.

What do you know about rheumatoid arthritis and how to support patients?

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Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more.

[You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources]

Oxford Medicine Online – Chapter 90 Rheumatoid arthritis in Oxford Clinical Guidelines: newly qualified doctor

BMJ Best Practice – Rheumatoid Arthritis

Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Rheumatoid Arthritis

Clinical Knowledge Summaries – Rheumatoid Arthritis

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