title: A dancer with rheumatoid arthritis: a role for biologics.
abstract: A case study is presented in which a student dancer who developed rheumatoid arthritis during her degree course was able to complete her course with meticulous treatment including the use of biologics. She describes her own reactions to the disease occurring at this crucial phase in her career.
authors: Performing Arts Medicine, University College, London, UK. howard.a.bird@gmail.com
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authors: Bergstrom
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001688:Biological Products / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003615:Dancing; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine; D005492:Folic Acid; D008727:Methotrexate