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Although the symptoms of disease are the same for both men and women, a study presented these days in the framework a congress on gender medicine arranged by Karolinska Institute (Stockholm) emphasizes that rheumatoid arthritis is most painful experience for women.
In this sense, the experts who participated in the work presented in this context, led by Dr Ronald van Vollenhoven, ensure that these nuances should be taken into account when thinking the type of treatment provided to those affected. Perceptions
disease
To date, experts know the reason why this disease affects three times more females. But it is not just a numerical issue. On a day to day, several studies suggest that rheumatoid arthritis is also more powerful effect on quality of life of female patients. Although there is no evidence yet, some scientists are investigating the possibility that the drugs used have a different effect on both.
One of the studies presented in these days a team of scientists at the institute has concluded that men receiving standard therapy significantly better than women. The reaction is better on several levels: both from an objective point of view, measured by parameters, such as a subjective level, ie the view that the patient has of his own illness.
The study director, Dr. Van Vollenhoven says that the main difference between them is subjective perception. "The women studied said he felt even worse when the disease experience the same improvement with treatment," he says.
In further analysis, the researchers analyzed the evolution of the disease and perception of male and female patients treated with biologic therapies, the most innovative approach to this type of disease which, by its high cost and side effects, applies only in severe cases. The results of this study showed that while from an objective point of view the results were comparable in both sexes affected, women feel more assured "sick" than men.
According to experts, should take into account this difference in perception when judging the severity of the disease. Otherwise, they say, those affected who earn more pain may be deprived of the most effective medicine.
So this disease
inflammatory
Rheumatoid arthritis affects 200,000 people in our country. It is more common in females, but also occurs in men and occurs most often between 45 and 55 years, but can also be diagnosed in the elderly. It is characterized by inflammation of the joints, but can affect other parts of the body. As a result, causes pain, deformity and difficulty in movement.
This inflammatory process may also end up damaging the bones, ligaments and tendons around it. The cause of the disease is unknown. Although not a cure, there are therapies that allow good control of the disease.
In this sense, the experts who participated in the work presented in this context, led by Dr Ronald van Vollenhoven, ensure that these nuances should be taken into account when thinking the type of treatment provided to those affected. Perceptions
disease
To date, experts know the reason why this disease affects three times more females. But it is not just a numerical issue. On a day to day, several studies suggest that rheumatoid arthritis is also more powerful effect on quality of life of female patients. Although there is no evidence yet, some scientists are investigating the possibility that the drugs used have a different effect on both.
One of the studies presented in these days a team of scientists at the institute has concluded that men receiving standard therapy significantly better than women. The reaction is better on several levels: both from an objective point of view, measured by parameters, such as a subjective level, ie the view that the patient has of his own illness.
The study director, Dr. Van Vollenhoven says that the main difference between them is subjective perception. "The women studied said he felt even worse when the disease experience the same improvement with treatment," he says.
In further analysis, the researchers analyzed the evolution of the disease and perception of male and female patients treated with biologic therapies, the most innovative approach to this type of disease which, by its high cost and side effects, applies only in severe cases. The results of this study showed that while from an objective point of view the results were comparable in both sexes affected, women feel more assured "sick" than men.
According to experts, should take into account this difference in perception when judging the severity of the disease. Otherwise, they say, those affected who earn more pain may be deprived of the most effective medicine.
So this disease
inflammatory
Rheumatoid arthritis affects 200,000 people in our country. It is more common in females, but also occurs in men and occurs most often between 45 and 55 years, but can also be diagnosed in the elderly. It is characterized by inflammation of the joints, but can affect other parts of the body. As a result, causes pain, deformity and difficulty in movement.
This inflammatory process may also end up damaging the bones, ligaments and tendons around it. The cause of the disease is unknown. Although not a cure, there are therapies that allow good control of the disease.
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