Scientists have designed a new drug compound that dials down inflammation, suggesting possible future uses against autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Study shows a strain of bacteria commonly found in milk and beef may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people genetically at risk.
Chikungunya virus often causes joint pain and swelling similar to that seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
New drug combination for RA treats the disease with less medication and fewer side effects at significantly lower cost.
Article explores risks associated with using herbal cannabis for medicinal purposes and advises healthcare providers to discourage rheumatology patients from using this drug as therapy.
Study reveals if people develop significant pain in their shoulder due to arthritis associated with rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder arthroplasty really is a predictable and reliable operation to help them improve their function and relieve pain..
University of York study reveals magnet wrist straps and copper bracelets have no effect on pain or disease progression in RA patients.
Establishment of Rheumatoid Awareness day of recognition to be held each year on February 2.
Results of rheumatoid arthritis study showed patients were treated successfully with drugs lower in cost and with fewer side effects compared with other treatments.
Nationwide survey explores impact of health insurance barriers such as prior authorization and step therapy on ability of rheumatologists to provide effective care to patients.
P21 protein prevents immune cells from launching into destructive rampage through the cartilage and bone in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
study shows patients with rheumatoid arthritis are two times more likely to have concurrent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis patients treated with Cimzia that achieved early responses were found to have an increased chance of achieving longer-term outcomes.
Poor sleep quality correlated with higher levels of depressive symptoms pain severity increased fatigue and functional disability in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Definitions of rheumatoid arthritis remission which are to be applied to future RA clinical trials.
Among patients with a true diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, closer to 90 percent should be receiving treatment.
The risk of having a heart attack is 60 per cent higher just a year after a patient has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
Delay in assessment by rheumatologist increases risk of joint destruction, decreases remission chances.
Study suggests biologic drug bortezomib (Velcade) may represent a promising treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
AstraZeneca fostamatinib (R788) significantly improved outcomes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who responded inadequately to ongoing treatment with methotrexate (MTX).
For people living with rheumatoid arthritis the level is measured using DAS 28 score is the factor affecting level of RA related disability.
New way of classifying rheumatoid arthritis aimed at identifying the disease earlier.
Sex lives of patients are negatively affected by rheumatoid arthritis and SLE.
Partners of patients newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are equally emotionally affected by the diagnosis.
Smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may have a negative impact on the effectiveness of anti-tumor necrosis factor.
Rheumatoid arthritis incidence on the rise in women Study suggests environmental factors may be cause of increase.
RA patients and doctors differ on severity assessment as depressed patients show highest level of discord in evaluating their disease.
Women living in northeastern United States more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Suicide molecule that floats undetected into over-active immune cells responsible for rheumatoid arthritis.
SIMPONI data shows long-term efficacy in treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients with active Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Cimzia for adult patients with moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Vasculitis is a complication of severe rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disease causing painful inflammation of joints.
Pain accompanied by joint destruction disability and disfigurement increases risk of emotional disturbances in RA patients.
Discusses prognostic factors used to guide arthritis specialists when they treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Golimumab has shown promise in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients who have previously discontinued other anti-TNF-alpha therapies.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease that has a significant impact on a patient's quality of life.
Osteoarthritis often accompanies aging and rheumatoid arthritis can occur in any age group and is also found in children and adults.
Health Canada approves SIMPONI - golimumab - as a monthly treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis active psoriatic arthritis and active ankylosing spondylitis.
Findings provide new insight into the pathogenic mechanism of RA and emphasize the importance of PIGF and flt-1 as potential candidates for Rheumatoid Arthritis therapy.