Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease of the joints that can cause a disabling degree of pain and significantly interfere with an individual’s day-to-day living.

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an inflammatory condition that affects joints primarily leading to pain and stiffness and difficulty in movements. Commonly affected joints are those of the hands, feet and wrists. RA however can also affect other parts of the body.

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Are There Any Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

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Rheumatoid Arthritis History

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Latest Rheumatoid Arthritis News and Research

Long-term side effects of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) and biologics are the cornerstone of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But there have been concerns over long-term side effects.

1 Jun 2023

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) include over 200 diseases that affect over 120 million Europeans of all ages.

1 Jun 2023

Systematic approach needed to identify mental health issues in patients with inflammatory arthritis

Anxiety and depression are the mental health issues most commonly associated with inflammatory arthritis, and it is well-established that there is a link between mental health issues and poor health outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

AI interpretations of MRI images could provide more accurate RA prediction

Early inflammatory arthritis is often undifferentiated, but it may develop into established RA or another arthropathy.

31 May 2023

Cardiovascular comobidities in RA patients

The increased cardiovascular risks in RA include acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The extent to which DMARD-induced remission could reduce the risk of ACS in RA versus rates in the general population – and whether there are DMARD-specific beneficial effects on ACS risk – remain unknown.

31 May 2023

Burden of autoimmune disease continues to increase over time, research suggests

EULAR – the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology – works on a broad spectrum of autoimmune and auto-inflammatory diseases.

31 May 2023

Mental health profoundly impacts inflammatory responses in the body

Study uncovered mechanisms by which psychological stress affects bowel inflammation.

30 May 2023

Can ingesting products with different percentages of cocoa affect muscle pain sensation?

Researchers investigated whether consuming different cocoa products in different proportions could lower pain experimentally induced by injecting hypertonic saline into the masseter muscle of healthy individuals.

26 May 2023

How to be more inclusive and offer assistance to people with common hidden disabilities

In the UK alone, there are around 14.5 million people who live with a disability.

25 May 2023

Common diabetes drug could be repurposed as a treatment for autoimmune disorders

Swansea University researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes can potentially be used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.

25 May 2023

Study shows the potential of TAp63 as a new therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The clinical outcomes of patients with active RA can be improved using anti-rheumatic medications, such as methotrexate (MTX).

22 May 2023

A more aggressive FTC is starting to target drug mergers and industry middlemen

Under the leadership of an aggressive opponent of anti-competitive business practices, the Federal Trade Commission is moving against drug companies and industry middlemen as part of the Biden administration's push for lower drug prices at the pharmacy counter.

22 May 2023

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Whole body cryostimulation is a useful "add-on" treatment for obesity, research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests.

19 May 2023

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take these drugs for the first time, potentially at risk, suggest the findings of a research letter, published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

18 May 2023

Using synthetic peptides for inflammatory disease diagnosis

Scientists have developed a peptide that binds to the protein calprotectin, a marker of major inflammatory disorders, and shown that it is suitable for diagnostic tests.

17 May 2023

Nemours Children's Health selected to conduct first gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome

As part of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium, Nemours Children's Health has been chosen to conduct a first-of-its-kind gene therapy clinical trial for Morquio A syndrome.

16 May 2023

PBMs, the brokers who control drug prices, finally get Washington’s attention

For two decades, patients and physicians eagerly awaited a lower-cost version of the world's bestselling drug, Humira, while its maker, AbbVie, fought off potential competitors by building a wall of more than 250 patents around it.

11 May 2023

Environmental PAH exposure associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis risk

The amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

10 May 2023

Differences in genetics, lifestyle factors likely have unique effects on CVD risk in Asian Americans

Asian Americans have significant differences in genetics, socioeconomic factors, culture, diet, lifestyle, health interventions and acculturation levels based on the Asian region of their ancestry that likely have unique effects on their risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 May 2023

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Keeping gums healthy and regularly checked is an integral part of everybody's general health as scientific evidence shows a clear association between gum disease and many serious, chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease.

25 Apr 2023

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Feature Articles

Are There Any Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Family Planning & Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Types

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Disease-Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

Radiotherapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Acupuncture

Yoga and Tai chi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet and Nutrition

Self-Help and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis History

Causes of Hand Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D

Psoriatic Arthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

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