Physician-in-Chief and Chairman of the Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery
The Joseph P. Routh Professor of Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Dr. Lars Klareskog
Physician-in-Chief, Pro-Tempore, 2007 HSS Alumni Meeting
Professor and Head, Rheumatology Unit, Karolinska Institute
In this video, Dr. Paget and Dr. Klareskog discuss the origins, evolution, and “personality” of rheumatoid arthritis, both clinically and immunologically. They touch upon subjects such as the interaction of the “triad” of genes, environmental factors, and the immune system in RA; the role of viruses in the condition; the link between certain genes, smoking, and RA; the “window of opportunity” when diagnosing and treating the disease; and much more.
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(Windows Media format, 22 min, 46 sec)
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posted 12/14/2007