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  "id": 6840239,
  "title": "Rheumatoid arthritis: Timely diagnosis and early treatment initiation are key determinants of prognosis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/rheumatoid-arthritis-timely-diagnosis-and-early-treatment-initiation",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-rheumatoid-arthritis-diagnosis-early-treatment.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Early, consistently managed treatment can have a decisive impact on the course of rheumatoid arthritis and prevent permanent joint damage. An international review led by Josef S. Smolen of the Medical University of Vienna highlights, based on current research, which diagnostic and therapeutic measures are crucial for a good outcome in patients with this disease.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}