Treating rheumatoid arthritis to target: 2014 update of the recommendations of an international task force
JS Smolen, FC Breedveld, GR Burmester… - Annals of the rheumatic …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Reaching the therapeutic target of remission or low-disease activity has
improved outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) significantly. The treat-to-target
recommendations, formulated in 2010, have provided a basis for implementation of a
strategic approach towards this therapeutic goal in routine clinical practice, but these
recommendations need to be re-evaluated for appropriateness and practicability in the light
of new insights. Objective To update the 2010 treat-to-target recommendations based on …
improved outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) significantly. The treat-to-target
recommendations, formulated in 2010, have provided a basis for implementation of a
strategic approach towards this therapeutic goal in routine clinical practice, but these
recommendations need to be re-evaluated for appropriateness and practicability in the light
of new insights. Objective To update the 2010 treat-to-target recommendations based on …
