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Undifferentiated arthritis (UA) was redefined by the introduction of the 2010 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) classification criteria. But UA is more than just not having RA — it is about selecting the right patients for DMARD treatment even before diagnosis, and about protecting those with self-limiting disease from potential drug toxicity.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rapid transition towards telemedicine, raising concerns about assessment accuracy, medical-relationship building and potential inequalities between patient groups. For some rheumatology patients, telemedicine is convenient and acceptable, but careful selection and choice are important.
