The smaller joints of the hands and feet are typically the first to be affected ... 2021 American College of Rheumatology guideline for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2021 ...

On the other hand, unpredictable flares don't have an ... require consultation with a healthcare provider to possibly modify one's treatment plan to both minimize the effects of a flare and help ...

Recent changes in both treatments and outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Japan were analyzed by viewing the 'National Database of Rheumatic Diseases by iR-net in Japan' registry, one of the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may cause inflammation in your eyes, leading to complications such as dry eyes, redness, and floaters, among others. Early treatment may prevent these conditions from ...

Doctors say there are easy, inexpensive (or free!) arthritis self-care remedies that can make a world of difference. Odds are ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...

RA progression involves distinct stages, each bringing different changes to the body. Some are visible and felt, while others ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have many symptoms ... This can be a side effect of treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs ...

They will check your joints, skin, hands ... for rheumatoid factor, the doctor will suspect RA. Tests of the fluid around a joint can help rule out gout or infectious arthritis. Stopping progression ...

Following a prescribed medication regimen is vital to control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and corticosteroids can help reduce inflammation ...

Monoclonal antibodies are novel therapeutic agents used with great success in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Different parts of the immune system have been targeted by monoclonal ...

Knee arthritis could become easier to detect and diagnose thanks to a new test involving the lubricating fluid insid ...