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 ...

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, ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at a higher risk for infections, including COVID-19. The risk of getting COVID is particularly high during RA flare-ups when the immune system is already ...

This test may be repeated to check a child’s response to medicine. Creatinine. This blood test checks for kidney disease. Hematocrit. This measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. Low ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

aDepartment of Systems Biology, School of Life Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China bInstitute of Integrated Bioinfomedicine and Translational Science (IBTS ...

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 ...

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 ...