Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, erosive arthritis that requires early and aggressive treatment. Diagnosed clinically. Laboratory and radiographic testing provide prognostic information more often than diagnostic information. Early and aggressive treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD...
Conclusions In pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis, patterns of higher prednisone dose were associated with shorter gestational length compared with lower dose.doi:10.1002/pds.4410Palmsten, KristinRolland, MatthieuHebert, Mary F.Clowse, Megan E.B....
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the second most-common type of arthritis that affects 1.3 million people in the United States, might not have a cure, but the right treatment can come close. By reducing symptoms to as few as possible (and ideally, none), RA medications can help you live an ac...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, when the immune system turns its sights on healthy tissue in the body, causinginflammation. It targets the synovial membrane, the tissue that lines joints. Typically, this lining is thin and delicate, and it produces a clear fluid that allows the j...
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis have difficulty carrying out normal activities of daily living, such as standing,walking, dressing, washing, using the toilet, preparing food, and carrying out household chores. The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis interfere with the ability to work for many peopl...
The objective of this study is to evaluate the remission rate and describe the current use of medication in a large cohort of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pat
You may take rheumatoid arthritis medications alone, but they are often most effective in combination. These are the main types of RA medications: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) Biologic response modifiers (a type of DMARD)
Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic, often progressive disease in which inflammatory changes occur throughout the connective tissues of the body. Chronic inflammation of synovial membranes irreversibly damages joint cartilage. Learn more about the symptoms, pr
Know rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatments, from medications and surgery to other therapy options. Find out how to manage RA symptoms with the latest medical advancements and tailored treatment plans.
The autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects joints in causing pain, inflammation, and decreased mobility. About 1% of the population suffers from this type of arthritis, with women being two or three times as likely to develop it. While there is neither a known cause nor a cure ...