In 80 RA pts, SJC & TJC flares seen in 36% of pts. Pt-reported flares usually reflected incr Dz activity (MD exam & US). Pts & clinicians agreed in 79–93% of joints, moreso SJ than TJ. Using US, there was high specificity (>86%) & low sensitivity (<34%) https://t.co/jMRQg5fUuS
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Flares in rheumatoid arthritis: do patient-reported swollen and tender joints m…
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Jan-23-2020
