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The use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs for the management of rheumatoid arthritis
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Topic: Musculoskeletal conditions
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2011) The use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs for the management of rheumatoid arthritis, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 24 June 2026.
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Disease and modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are now considered first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When initiated early, they have been shown to alter the disease course and reduce joint erosion, reducing or preventing disability and improving quality of life.
- ISSN: 1833-0991
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-133-2
- Cat. no: PHE 138
- Pages: 58