Evidence presented in 2011 suggests that rheumatoid arthritis might comprise two separate diseases—each with different etiological underpinnings—and that kinase inhibitors could soon be added to the therapeutic armamentarium. Together with new definitions of remission, these advances could aid the development of personalized, treat-to-target strategies.
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Burmester, G. Advances in diagnosis, treatment and definition of remission. Nat Rev Rheumatol 8, 65–66 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2011.201
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