Identifying Patients With Early, Progressive RA: Where Do We Stand Today?
Intro: Biomarkers in RA
The Importance of Biomarkers: 2010 ACR/EULAR RA Classification Criteria
ACPA vs RF: Specificity/Sensitivity
Case Discussion: Patient With Early RA
Patient Evaluation
Citrullination
Anti-PAD4 Associations: Disease Duration and Anti-CCP
Genetic and Environmental Contributions to RA Pathogenesis
Treatment Plan
ACPA Signals Worsened Prognosis
Additional Poor Prognostic Indicators in RA
PAD4 and Radiographic Damage
Treat Presymptomatic ACPA-Positive Patients?
Test First-Degree Relatives?
Patient Follow-Up, 3 Months
Development of RA: Genetic Risk
RA, ACPAs, and Smoking
Impact of Baseline ACPA Level on Treatment Efficacy: AMPLE Trial
Can ACPA Status Affect Treatment Response?
Concluding Remarks
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