title: [Rheumatoid arthritis--a systemic disease].
abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily causing changes in connective tissue, though the disease is systemic and many other organs can also be affected. Effective early treatment and proper follow-up are necessary to preserve the patient's quality of life and prevent premature death.
authors.affiliation: Oslo Sanitetsforenings Revmatismesykehus.
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Hammer
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Førre
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D002062:Bursitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
vernacular_title: Revmatoid artritt--en systemsykdom.