Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation, Treatment and Outcomes in Aboriginal Patients in Canada: A Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort Study Analysis

ConclusionsAboriginal ERA patients experienced worse disease outcomes. This may reflect unmeasured biological differences and/or disparities in prognostic factors informed by inequities in determinants of health. The appropriateness of current treatment strategies applied in different contexts should be considered.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 10, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Sujay Nagaraj, Cheryl Barnabe, Orit Schieir, Janet Pope, Susan J. Bartlett, Gilles Boire, Edward Keystone, Diane Tin, Boulos Haraoui, J Carter Thorne, Vivian P. Bykerk, Carol Hitchon, Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research