ACR score for rheumatoid arthritis
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ACR score is a scale to measure change in rheumatoid arthritis
symptoms. It is named after the American College of Rheumatology
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Different degrees of improvement are referred to as ACR20, ACR50, ACR70. The ACR score is more often used in clinical trials than in doctor patient-relationships, as it allows a 'common standard' between researchers.
The Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity Scale (RASS) is based on sections of the ACR scoring system.
The ACR score has largely been replaced by the 2010 ACR / EULAR Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria; which involves anti-CCP testing.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks synovial joints. The process produces an inflammatory response of the synovium secondary to hyperplasia of synovial cells, excess synovial fluid, and the development...
symptoms. It is named after the American College of Rheumatology
American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and...
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Different degrees of improvement are referred to as ACR20, ACR50, ACR70. The ACR score is more often used in clinical trials than in doctor patient-relationships, as it allows a 'common standard' between researchers.
The Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity Scale (RASS) is based on sections of the ACR scoring system.
The ACR score has largely been replaced by the 2010 ACR / EULAR Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria; which involves anti-CCP testing.