Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent rheumatic pathology. However, OA is not simply a process of wear and tear affecting articular cartilage but rather a disease of the entire joint. One of the most common locations of OA is the knee.
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October 2022
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints and presence of systemic autoantibodies, with a great clinical and molecular heterogeneity. Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) are routinely used for the diagnosis of RA. However, additional serological markers are needed to improve the clinical management of this disease, allowing for better patient stratification and the desirable application of precision medicine strategies.
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