Evaluation of anti-citrullinated and anti-carbamylated antibodies in mexicans with rheumatoid arthritis and at-risk individuals.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis is a challenge in the initial phases of the disease when clinical symptoms are only starting to develop. Early diagnosis and treatment can promote long-term remission, reduce disability, and improve cardiovascular outcomes. Autoantibodies can help in the diagnosis and identification of RA patients in the early phases of the disease, but scarce information has been reported for the Mexican population.

Analysis of the image and corporate identity of the Colegio Mexicano de Reumatologia: Is it time to redefine it?

Introduction And Objectives: The Colegio Mexicano de Reumatología (CMR) is a corporation whose brand has two elements-image and identity-that differentiate it from other corporations. We evaluated aspects of CMR's corporate image and identity.

Subjects And Methods: To assess corporate image, we designed a survey using proof-of-concept and discrete-choice-experiments approaches.