title: Rheumatoid arthritis: new treatments, better outcomes.
abstract: There have been numerous changes regarding evidence-based care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a costly, chronic, autoimmune disease. This article provides an update on the factors that affect the safe use of biologic medications in this patient population.
authors.affiliation: University of Kentucky, College of Nursing in Lexington, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Salt
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Crofford
mesh_terms: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017326:Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents