The drug abatacept has been found to be a useful preventative tool in tackling painful inflammation - Thai Liang Lim/Getty Images Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic, long-lasting and incurable, but a ...

Early immune activation marks the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, revealing potential for early intervention and improved ...

Another common feature: Patients with a number of autoimmune diseases, especially women, often suffer heart attacks and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to a metabolic state called rheumatoid cachexia, or muscle wasting. This form of cachexia happens when your body loses muscle mass and keeps fat mass. Your body ...

When you're living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the fatigue, pain and joint stiffness can make even simple tasks seem ...

In a large cohort of mostly male subjects, people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had a higher risk of developing aortic stenosis, needing an aortic valve intervention, or dying of aortic stenosis, ...

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...

Dr. Lewis Rosenbaum answers the question: 'What Is The ACR Scoring System?' — -- Question: What is the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) scoring system for rheumatoid arthritis and how does ...

Dr. Arkfeld answers the question: 'Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), Fish Oils?' — -- Question: What is gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and fish-oil supplements, and are they helpful in the treatment of ...

When choosing your fingerless gloves, don’t just look for gloves made to address the symptoms of arthritis — also consider how comfortable they feel when worn.