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Editorial
. 2023 Mar 30;73(729):152-154.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp23X732321. Print 2023 Apr.

Opportunities and challenges in early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in general practice

Heidi J Siddle  1 , Stephen H Bradley  2 , Anna M Anderson  2 , Kulveer Mankia  3 , Paul Emery  3 , Suzanne H Richards  4
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Editorial

Opportunities and challenges in early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in general practice

Heidi J Siddle et al. Br J Gen Pract. .
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

All authors are involved in Heidi J Siddle’s HEE/NIHR Senior Clinical Lectureship (reference: ICA-SCL-2018-04-ST2-004), which includes the IDEAs in Primary Care study (feasibility of primary care testing of anti-CCP for early detection of RA). Paul Emery and Kulveer Mankia lead an extensive programme of research focused on the identification, monitoring, and management of people at risk of RA. The Phase II proof of concept study of baricitinib in individuals who are considered at risk of developing inflammatory arthritis: ExIST (BioMed Central Ltd, reference: ISRCTN53678960) is funded by Eli Lilly (US).

Comment in

  • Early identification of rheumatoid arthritis.
    Bindels PJ, Bierma-Zeinstra S. Bindels PJ, et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2023 Apr 27;73(730):202. doi: 10.3399/bjgp23X732609. Print 2023 May. Br J Gen Pract. 2023. PMID: 37105751 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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