
#147 Rheumatoid Arthritis for the Internist
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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The Genetic Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation
Rheumatology doctor explains to a patient that she has rheumatoid arthritis. She says it looks like her immune system has gotten turned on and it's causing inflammation in her joints. The medicines we have either kind of block the production or the effect of different cytokines, which are inflammatory proteins.
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