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ReviewReumatologia2025

Evolving strategies in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a historical perspective.

Julia Domańska-Poboża, Małgorzata Wisłowska

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Review in Reumatologia, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Optimising Conventional Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis.Mediterranean journal of rheumatology · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Julia Domańska-PobożaRheumatology Clinic, National Institute of Geriatric, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, Poland.
Małgorzata WisłowskaRheumatology Clinic, National Institute of Geriatric, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5981-6041

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by joint inflammation, degradation of cartilage and bone, and potential systemic effects. This paper provides a comprehensive historical overview of RA treatment, tracing the evolution from ancient empirical methods to modern targeted therapies. Advancements in the understanding of RA's immunopathology have led to the development of conventional, biological, and targeted disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, including tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors and Janus kinase inhibitors. These innovations have been pivotal in transforming RA management, allowing for more personalized and effective treatment strategies. The historical progression in RA treatment reflects a shift from symptomatic management to targeted interventions aimed at the underlying mechanisms of the disease. This shift has not only improved clinical outcomes but also enhanced the quality of life for those affected by RA, underscoring the importance of ongoing research and adaptation of therapeutic strategies.

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biologic DMARDconventional synthetic DMARDJAK inhibitormethotrexaterheumatoid arthritis

Identifiers

PMID40485948
PMCPMC12138993

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