Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and destruction. 1 There is currently no cure – and although there are many treatments, their effectiveness ...

Researchers’ understanding of the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis has grown considerably in recent years, laying the groundwork that may inform a new generation of therapeutic targets and ...

Microbial alterations have been reported in RA pathogenesis; however, data on the microbe type and their specific contributions to RA development are limited. About the review.

Symptoms of RA vary and progress over weeks or months, often starting subtly on both sides of the body. Early RA symptoms include tenderness, pain, fatigue, and weakness, while later stages bring ...

If left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can lead to long-term joint damage, heart problems, and disability. Find out why it’s important to stay on top of your advancing RA treatment plan.

Gene therapies to treat rheumatoid arthritis have evolved slowly, but one is ready to move into human trials and an osteoarthritis treatment in human trials may have potential for treating RA.

Studies on the link between coffee and rheumatoid arthritis show mixed messages. Here’s a deep dive on whether coffee is good for you if you have RA.

Pathogenesis. By Jonathan Kennedy. Crown; 304 pages; $30. Torva; £25. F or the first 250,000 years after Homo sapiens evolved, they existed on Earth alongside several other species of human in ...