In people with rheumatoid arthritis, how does golimumab affect outcomes?doi:10.1002/cca.204Satish ChandoluJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease which causes stiff, swollen and painful joints that affects roughly one percent of the global population. It is anautoimmune condition, meaning that it is triggered by systems which are supposed to protect us from disease—but for reasons we often ...
According to the Arthritis Foundation, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are the most common types of arthritis, affecting 1.5 million and 27 million Americans, respectively.2,3These conditions damage joints and affect their function, and although they have some similarities, they are...
What Does a Rheumatologist Do? Most rheumatologists work in clinics, but some work at hospitals. Rheumatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of: Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis Connective tissue diseases like scleroderma and lupus that affect ligaments, ...
How does functional disability in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affect patients and their lives? Results of 5 years of follow-up in 732 patients from the... How does functional disability in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affect patients and their lives? Results of 5 years of follow-up ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms: Inflammation of Organs Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease, meaning it can affect the entire body. In addition to the joints and muscles, RA can cause problems in many other areas of the body: Eyes and mouth: inflammation of the glands in the eyes and mou...
Arthritis and gout affect your uric acid levels. The doctors will check your white and red blood cell counts and confirm your type of arthritis. The X-rays tell it all about the damage that’s been caused. Obesity Having a few extra pounds puts a strain on your bones and joints. Your ...
How Does Hyperthyroidism Affect the Heart? When there is too much thyroid hormone, the heart muscle must work harder. For a person with heart disease, having an overactive thyroid can take a big physical toll. Excess thyroid hormone increases the force of contraction of the heart muscle and ...
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