Tag: rheumatoid arthritis

Apr 16 2014

Diagnostic utility of rheumatoid factor in low risk population

Nishimura K, et al. Ann Intern Med 2007; 146(11): 797-808
There is no role for diagnostic rheumatoid factor (RF) testing in someone without inflammatory arthritis.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1619

Sep 06 2013

Is folate effective for methotrexate side effects?

Shea B, et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD000951
Low dose folic acid (≤ 7 mg/week) substantially reduces the likelihood of certain side-effects of methotrexate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1603