Author/Editor		Pahor, Artur
Title		Sodoben pristop k zdravljenju revmatoidnega artritisa
Translated title		The new developments in rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Type		članek
Source		In: Hojs R, Krajnc I, Pahor A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj in praktikum Iz prakse za prakso z mednarodno udeležbo. 13. srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine; 2002 maj 10-11; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 63-72
Language		slo
Abstract		Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic aggressive autoimmune deficiency requiring treatment with medications affecting the autoimmune system in order to stop the progress of the disease, prevent cartilage and joint injuries, and indirectly also deformations and disabilities. The article lists new developments in rheumatoid arthritis treatment and the types of medications with the stress on new drugs. The effects, forms and possible side effects of medications are presented. Some guidelines concerning the management of treatment with immunomodulators are given and cooperation between rheumatologists and family physicians is outlined.
Descriptors		ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID ADJUVANTS, IMMUNOLOGIC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, NON-STEROIDAL