Giving People With Rheumatoid Arthritis A Hand
There is now hope to reduce and help prevent the crippling effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic condition that afflicts millions of Americans.
The Arthritis Foundation recently made available an educational tool that provides valuable tips for people who think they might have RA. The brochure highlights the latest advances in diagnostic testing for this debilitating disease. In particular,Mbt Wingu Schokolade Schuhe Verkauf, it features a new screening tool, the Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Panel from Quest Diagnostics. This panel allows health care providers to determine with nearly 100 percent accuracy if a patient has RA.
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The Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Panel examines rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP), two antibodies that are present in the blood and indicative of RA. These antibodies are measured in a laboratory after a patient goes to the doctor to have a blood sample drawn.
"Evidence gained from testing for RF in combination with anti-CCP provides clinicians with powerful information to help them diagnose this serious condition," said Dr. Schwartz.
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