title: Rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of variable natural history. It may be mild, remit completely, and produce no long term damage to joints. In a few patients, however, it may progress inexorably and produce widespread joint destruction. This article highlights important points in the diagnosis, natural history, and management of the disease.
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006046:Gold / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000009:adverse effects; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000962:Antimalarials; D013256:Steroids; D006046:Gold; D010396:Penicillamine