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, ...

The risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include those you might expect, such as age, gender, and genes. But lifestyle factors also influence your chances of developing RA, including smoking and ...

In the ARIAA and APIPPRA trials using abatacept, “it wasn’t like we hit a reset button and [patients] just permanently now did not get rheumatoid arthritis,” Deane said, suggesting that alternative ...

According to a 2018 review of treatment approaches for rheumatoid arthritis, the type of surgery a person has may depend on their individual needs and disease progression. Doctors may use the ...

With rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks its own body, causing pain and inflammation in joints as well as organs. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this inflammatory, ...

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 ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...

Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Four Different Treatment Strategies in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (the Best Study): A Randomized, Controlled Trialfrom Arthritis & Rheumatism.