Perhaps it’s some morning stiffness you first notice, or some swelling in your fingers, wrists or toes. The early symptoms of ...

from autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis to cardiovascular disorders, Type 2 diabetes, some infections and certain cancers. “Acute inflammation is a recovery process that ...

In patients with RA, BMI affects cardiovascular risk, differing by anti–citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) status and ...

There are many ways to treat the pain and stiffness that come with rheumatoid arthritis. But the easiest ... have swollen joints, or are in acute pain. Cold constricts blood vessels, and in ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients face very different risks for cardiovascular disease and events depending on their body ...

Cold/hot modalities are the most commonly used physical agents in arthritis treatment. It is well known that cold application is mostly used in acute stages whereas hot is used in chronic stages ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus both cause joint pain and stiffness. Despite some similarities, it’s easy for doctors to distinguish them. RA has more debilitating effects on the joints.

Steroids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that can treat many forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other forms of inflammation such as vasculitis. Although effective ...

Patients are taking part in a trial that scientists hope could ultimately lead to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. The AuToDeCRA-2 study seeks to prove it is possible to train white blood cell ...