Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging to diagnose, especially in the early stage, because the signs and symptoms are similar to many other conditions. Healthcare providers rely on a physical exam, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect many different body systems, including joints such as the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and spine. It can cause myositis (muscle arthritis), joint inflammation, skin ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects not only joints but also organs, including eyes. While it can have painful and debilitating effects if left untreated, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect pregnancy, but well-managed RA reduces these chances. Read on to learn how RA may affect your pregnancy. Yes, you can have children if you have RA. The ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by inflammation of the joints and the subsequent destruction of cartilage and erosion of the bone. Patients with rheumatoid ...

1 Graduate College, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China 2 Department of Medical Affairs, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China Introduction ...

Andrea Cortés-Ladino C, Augusto Arias-Ortiz W, Porras-Ramírez A. Effectiveness of Yoga and Acupuncture in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evid Based Complement ...

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests. Changes in the make-up of the gut ...

Surgery for rheumatoid arthritis is typically used only when all other treatments have not worked. The type of surgery may depend on the affected joint and the severity of the damage. Healthcare ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes your body to mistakenly attack healthy joints and leads to widespread inflammation. RA is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. It causes the body to attack ...

A study headed by researchers at the University of Leeds has found that changes in the makeup of the gut microbiome are linked to the onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis (RA ...

Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 ...