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OverviewRheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of joints. At present, the etiology of RA is not known. It is an autoimmune disorder which is defined by the inflammation in joints tissues. Frequently, the immune cells infiltrate to the affected joints and synovial hyperplasia occurs. This leads further to destruction of bone and cartilage in long run. In more than 70% of the cases, radiographic changes can be seen after 3 years of the onset. About 1% of the total world population is currently affected with RA, leading to sever disabilities. In Pakistan, the prevalence of RA is about 0.1 to 0.2%, however its rate of prevalence changes from time to time. In general, the prevalence of RA is higher in North America and Europe in comparison to most of the developing countries. The differences in the prevalence of RA in different populations have been attributed mainly to the genetic susceptibility, degree of affluence, urbanization and/or population structure. Women are 2-3 times more consistently affected by RA as compared to men. Different genes, especially the human leukocyte antigens (HLA-DRB1) are also shown to be associated with RA. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sami UllahPublisher: Scholars' Press Imprint: Scholars' Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.113kg ISBN: 9783639511840ISBN 10: 3639511840 Pages: 68 Publication Date: 14 February 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |