Disease burden in osteoarthritis is similar to rheumatoid arthritis

(Wiley) Osteoarthritis (OA) has traditionally been viewed as a highly prevalent but milder condition when compared with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and some may believe that it is part of a normal aging process requiring acceptance, not treatment. A new study in Arthritis& Rheumatology indicates that OA and RA have similar impacts or burdens on patients when they first visit rheumatologists, however.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news