CVD risk assessment tool improves diagnosis accuracy for rheumatoid arthritis patients

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	CVD risk assessment tool improves accuracy for patients with rheumatoid arthritis Researchers at the Mayo Clinic led an international team to develop a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk tool for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are at a higher risk of CVD than the general population. Read more http://www.healio.com/rheumatology