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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis

Description: A chronic, disabling condition, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause joint pain and deformity. Characterized by chronic inflammation, experts believe that an autoimmune disorder causes RA. It strikes during productive adult years, between the ages of 20 and 65, with median onset at age 50. This course describes the assessment methods used for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

DIAGNOSIS
4. Objectives
5. Clinical Assessment and Classification
6. Laboratory Tests
7. Imaging
8. Synovial Biopsy and Fluid Analysis
9. Differential Diagnosis
10. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
11. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Recognize and describe rheumatoid arthritis and its physical symptoms
Explain rheumatoid arthritis diagnostic criteria and classification
Identify rheumatoid arthritis' extra-articular manifestations
Explain how physicians measure rheumatoid arthritis' quality of life impact
Explain which laboratory tests and imaging techniques can aid rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
Describe how synovial biopsy and synovial fluid analysis can help rheumatoid arthritis management
Explain the rheumatoid arthritis risk factors, including factors that increase severity
Describe RA's socioeconomic effects

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