South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association
South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association 2024 updated guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract
The management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requires early diagnosis and prompt initiation of therapy, together with lifestyle interventions, particularly smoking cessation. These guidelines recommend a treat-to-target strategy using a composite disease activity score at each visit, with frequent follow-up and escalation or switching of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy until the goal of low disease activity is achieved. A stepwise algorithm for DMARD therapy is provided. Screening for comorbidities and vaccination is advised.
Source and rights
Published by South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 2024. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association
- Published
- 2024
- Applies to
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
- PubMed
- 39513243
