OBJECTIVE--To determine whether women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had differences in obstetric and gynaecological histories when compared with sisters without RA (controls) METHODS--Ninety eight RA discordant sister pairs, 36 of whom were identical for histocompatibility locus antigen (HLA-A, HLA-...
a significant correlation between age and depression was found; younger persons (age 45 years) with RA were significantly more depressed, even after controlling for potentially confounding variables such as sex, marital status, antidepressant medication, arthritis medication, functional class, and disease...
About 1% of the world's population is afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis, women three times more often than men. Onset is most frequent between the ages of 40 and 50, but people of any age can be affected. It can be a disabling and painful condition, which can lead to substantial loss ...
In rheumatoid arthritis, different immune cells such as lymphocytes, plasma cells and macrophages infiltrate the synovial lining. A type of lymphocyte known as a CD4+ T-lymphocyte is one of the main cells that are responsible for the disease process in rheumatoid arthritis. It stimulates other imm...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is estimated to occur in 0.3 to 3% of the general population. Up to one-third of RA patients first present for treatment after the age of 60 years (elderly-onset RA). The overall frequency in individuals older than 65 is increased, so that 30 to 40% of RA ...
Care guide for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Read about 12 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms and signs, including swelling, pain, and morning stiffness in fingers and feet. Learn about RA causes, treatment, medications, and diet. Researchers suspect gut bacteria as a possible cause of rheumatoid a
根据上文“I was diagnosed(诊断) with rheumatoid arthritis(类风湿关节炎) at the age of thirteen."和“screaming”可知,作者是因为疼痛才尖叫的。 故选C。 【44题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意:有这样的免疫系统意味着我会受到很多感染。 A.opportunities;B.infections;C.attention意 ,意;D.assistance帮 。
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting mainly women of reproductive age and often leads to disabling outcomes as well as shortened life expectancy if left untreated or not properly controlled. The sex difference in the prevalence of RA has been well documente...
根据上文“I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis(类风湿关节炎)at the age of thirteen."和“screaming"可知,作者是因为剧烈的 疼痛才尖叫的。 故选C项。 4.B 句意:有这样的免疫系统意味着我会受到很多感染。 A.opportunities ; B. infections; C. attention 注意;D.assistance帮 。 根据上文 “my ...