About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Many people are unaware that arthritis is a term used to cover over 200 different diseases that involve symptoms of pain and inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is among the most common and potentially disabling forms of arthritis.
This article addresses some of the basic facts about rheumatoid arthritis, to help you better understand the symptoms and causes of this disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not restricted to any particular Read More...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms And The Lifestyle Challenge
Rheumatoid Arthritis or RA is an auto immune disease, which is characterized by inflammation in the lining of the joints and only affects 1 to 2 percent of the population.
But the life altering effects of this disease can be quite invasive. If you suspect that you may have Rheumatoid Arthritis or if you have already been diagnosed with such, it is important to clearly understand the most common symptoms for this condition so that you can most e Read More...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is known to cause the inflammation of joints, and its damage gradually reduces body movement. The symptoms can be observed as stiff joints in the morning hours; as one ages, RA can affect other organs of the body such as the spleen, blood vessels, and lungs. There is no one particular cause for rheumatoid arthritis. It may be caused by an infection in the immune system. It may be a genetic disease running in the famil Read More...
Detecting Rheumatoid Arthritis BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. It can also affect other organs. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. It generally occurs between the ... Read More...
Pomegranates may ease arthritis symptoms There are many good reasons to pick up a pomegranate: The bright red fruits are festive, seasonal, pack tons of antioxidants and, a new study suggests, may help relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease. Read More...
UCB Announces Start of C-EARLY? Study BRUSSELS, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB today announced the start of C-EARLY? ? a phase III study that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) in combination with methotrexate (MTX) for inducing and sustaining clinical response in... Read More...
Drug halts organ damage in inflammatory genetic disorder, study suggests A new study shows that Kineret (anakinra), a medication approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in stopping the progression of organ damage in people with neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease. This rare and debilitating genetic disorder causes persistent inflammation and ongoing tissue damage. Read More...
Top 5 Myths About Arthritis Although arthritis is extremely common, lots of misconceptions about the conditions still exist. Doctors who specialize in arthritis treatment weigh in on some of the biggest myths and set the record straight. Read More...