An epidemiologic look at the problem of classification in the field of arthritis

An epidemiologic look at the problem of classification in the field of arthritis

The need for limiting definitions in the rheumatic disease field has been emphasized. Definitions must draw sharp lines between diseases and at the minimal severity at which a diagnosis is acceptable. This need is just as great for the clinician planning therapeutic trials as for the epidemiologist...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of chronic diseases 1955-07, Vol.2 (1), p.50-54
Hauptverfasser: Cobb, Sidney, Merchant, William R., Warren, Joseph E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Arthritis
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Humans
Old Medline
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Zusammenfassung:The need for limiting definitions in the rheumatic disease field has been emphasized. Definitions must draw sharp lines between diseases and at the minimal severity at which a diagnosis is acceptable. This need is just as great for the clinician planning therapeutic trials as for the epidemiologist studying the distribution of disease in the population.
ISSN:0021-9681
DOI:10.1016/0021-9681(55)90107-7