Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis Early

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Inflammatory vs Noninflammatory Arthritis

ACR/EULAR Criteria for Diagnosing RA Before Joint Damage

Limitations to Classification of RA

Biomarkers in RA

Differential Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis (cont)

Diagnostic Evaluation

Laboratory Tests and Radiographs

Importance of Early Treatment and Early Referral

Telemedicine Can Circumvent Delays In Evaluation and Treatment

Telerheumatology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Telerheumatology Can Improve Access to Specialty Care for Patients With RA

Comorbidities Assessment and Management

DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA

DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA (cont)

DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA (cont)

DMARDs Cornerstone of Therapy for RA (cont)

When Response to DMARD Monotherapy Is Inadequate

Biologic Agents Used to Treat RA

Failure to Respond to Biologic Therapy

Monitoring Disease Activity Primarily the Responsibility of the Rheumatologist

Concluding Remarks