1. Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis Early

2. Rheumatoid Arthritis

3. Inflammatory vs Noninflammatory Arthritis

4. ACR/EULAR Criteria for Diagnosing RA Before Joint Damage

5. Limitations to Classification of RA

6. Biomarkers in RA

7. Differential Diagnosis

8. Differential Diagnosis (cont)

9. Diagnostic Evaluation

10. Laboratory Tests and Radiographs

11. Importance of Early Treatment and Early Referral

12. Telemedicine Can Circumvent Delays In Evaluation and Treatment

13. Telerheumatology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

14. Telerheumatology Can Improve Access to Specialty Care for Patients With RA

15. Comorbidities Assessment and Management

16. DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA

17. DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA (cont)

18. DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA (cont)

19. DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA (cont)

20. When Response to DMARD Monotherapy Is Inadequate

21. Biologic Agents Used to Treat RA

22. Failure to Respond to Biologic Therapy

23. Monitoring Disease Activity Primarily the Responsibility of the Rheumatologist

24. Concluding Remarks