Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflamed joints with pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. It most often affects women. Symptoms may come and ...

A treat-to-target approach appears feasible in patients with elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis, with similar disease control ...

A 1-year course of methotrexate (MTX) in clinically suspected arthralgia may prevent the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in at-risk individuals who test negative for anti-citrullinated ...

While the exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, genetics play a significant role, with the HLA-DR4 gene increasing the risk. However, most people with RA are the only ones in their family ...

Learn about common triggers for rheumatoid arthritis flares, including environmental, physiological, and emotional factors, ...

A 10,000-patient Swedish study finds a third of early rheumatoid arthritis patients have lasting pain, usually without inflammation to explain it.

Today there are many treatments available to control rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and treatment can be tailored to your particular pattern of symptoms and response. The majority of patients with RA now ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease that can damage a person’s joints and cause pain throughout the body. It is a chronic condition with no known cure. However, some treatments can cause dramatic ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make tasks like getting dressed, typing, or gripping certain objects hard to manage. When joint pain, stiffness, and swelling get in the way of your ability to do your ...