Rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia

摘要: The status of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Saudi Arabia (SA) was examined from various perspectives based on a systematic literature review and the authors’ personal experiences. In this regard, database journal search were conducted to identify studies RA SA, yielding total 43 articles. Although efforts have been made promote research current mostly represent only few centers may not accurately portray national care. Notably, biological therapies introduced early for almost all practicing rheumatologists SA (government private). However, no guidelines regarding management developed local needs regulations. Also, while establish data registries, they successful. Taken together, analysis can contribute planning future directives care SA.