🎙️ Episode 5 – When RF Is Positive, But It’s Not RA“Doctor, my Rheumatoid Factor is positive — do I have RA?”Not so fast.In this episode of RheumRounds, Dr. Aravind Palraj unpacks the diagnostic and prognostic value of Rheumatoid Factor (RF) — and why a positive result often leads to confusion.🧠 In just 7 minutes, you’ll learn:What RF actually measures (and why it’s not specific)Non-RA causes of RF positivity — from infections to Sjögren’sHow to interpret RF alongside anti-CCP and clinical signs🎯 RF is a clue — not a verdict.Learn to use it wisely, and stop overdiagnosing RA.🎧 Host: Dr. Aravind Palraj🎓 Senior Resident, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology📍 Madras Medical College, Chennai📱 Follow on X: @Rheumat_Aravind

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