RA is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints, causing inflammation and potential joint damage. Treatment goals for RA include reducing inflammation and ...

Tammi L Shlotzhauer is a distinguished American medic and the author of ‘Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis’ - Barbara Patskin Tammi L Shlotzhauer is a distinguished American medic and the author of ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is on the rise. In fact, a recent global study in Lancet Rheumatology predicts that RA cases are ...

Dr. Ruderman answers the question: 'Rheumatoid Vs. Osteoarthritis Symptoms?' — -- Question: How do symptoms differ when comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Rheumatoid ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON — Patients in early rheumatoid arthritis respond well to either abatacept or adalimumab, with the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and disabling autoimmune disease that affects more than 1% of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it disrupts the lives of about 1.3 million people. The ...

On July 30, the FDA approved the first device of its kind — a vagal nerve stimulator for adults with moderate to severe ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly causes fatigue and pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints. Roughly 40% of people also experience one or more symptoms in areas outside the joint. These ...

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. Yet, many fail to recognize its early warning signs, dismissing them as minor aches or stiffness. By the ...

Millions of people around the world suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that causes debilitating joint swelling and pain. Researchers have been looking for ways to identify those ...