Advances in biotechnology, a greater understanding of the immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a desire for more effective therapeutics have led to the development of a class of ...

RA is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints, causing inflammation and potential joint damage. Treatment goals for RA include reducing inflammation and ...

The discovery and introduction of corticosteroid therapy by Philip Hench in the late 1940s and early 1950s was a seminal advance in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid ...

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic and progressive disabling condition characterised by inflammation of the synovial tissue of the joints. It may cause tenderness and stiffness of joints and their ...

Rheumatoid arthritis afflicts around 1% of the population. This chronic condition manifests as painful joint inflammation, often leading to severe deformities in the hands and feet, hindering daily ...

Whether you are seeking information for yourself or a loved one, read on to learn more about the disease and how to better understand its signs and symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory ...

Hydroxychloroquine, initially a malaria treatment, may help with autoimmune conditions like RA by modulating the immune system and reducing inflammation. RA symptoms may improve within 2 months of ...

A stiff knee in the morning or an aching hand after a long day might feel like the same problem, but they both can pose different problems. Joint pain can affect anyone, but not all of them are ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that results in the immune system destroying cartilage, the tissue that provides the lining of bones that allows joints to move freely. Whilst RA can ...