Talk:Rheumatoid arthritis

where should Epidemiology and History be positioned in articles

Was wondering if History and Epidemiology should be placed right after the lead rather than almost at the end.(Drsoumyadeepb (talk) 08:15, 19 October 2014 (UTC))

For consistency between articles we typically follow the recommendations at WP:MEDMOS. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 20:39, 3 November 2014 (UTC)

Substantial robust and replicable data on genetic basis of RA exists and genetic factors account for more than 50% of disease. Should be part of project.With GWAS data available we need to include genetic basis of complex diseases information too- might be as a pilot for the task force.

Vaccinations

There is clear data on multiple reviews as well as in text books that infectious agents do not have a role in the disease process. This has been mentioned in our Wikipedia article itself. Why have a section on Vaccinations which clearly does not have any role on the basis of just one narrative review. Has it come in any guidelines by notable health bodies ? (Drsoumyadeepb (talk) 17:57, 3 November 2014 (UTC)) Drawing attention of Doc James

Safety of TNF inhibition

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.06.036 is a meta-analysis of 44 trials looking into safety and discontinuation of anti-TNF biologics. Etanercept seems safer that the rest. JFW | T@lk 09:07, 4 December 2014 (UTC)

Good review. Correction: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.06.012

Also: Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis http://secure.medicalletter.org/TML-article-1458a The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics, 2014;56(1458):127 December 22, 2014 --Nbauman (talk) 20:42, 27 December 2014 (UTC)

Laser therapy

This article does not currently mention the use of laser therapy for the symptomatic relief of rheumatoid arthritis. This modality has been covered by Cochrane reviews and deemed an acceptable form of short-term symptom control.[1] I don't think there is enough to warrant an entire section for laser, but I am unsure which existing section is an appropriate location for a mention. I thought to include it in the 'Alternative Medicine" section, but the section currently says that there are no RCTs available for Alternative Medicine treatments for RA. Since the cochrane review for laser therapy includes multiple RCTs, it seems that perhaps laser is not considered alternative medicine? I will leave it here, hopefully someone can find an appropriate way to include the info. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.65.253.158 (talk) 18:39, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

I see this article is being edited, but no one has commented about the lack of article content regarding laser therapy. Is this not the appropriate way to have content added to the article? Or is it just that the cochrane review is not enough to justify notability?