Subcutaneous nodules occur in 20 to 25 per cent of all patients with rheumatoid arthritis and more often in those with the classic form of the disease. The pathogenesis of the nodule is not known, but ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized by inflammation of synovial joints and often leads to progressive joint damage, functional disability and systemic ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and acne are both inflammatory conditions. More research is needed to identify a potential connection beyond this. RA can lead to other skin conditions, including rheumatoid ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition in which the body's own immune system attacks the joints. This causes swollen, stiff, and painful (inflamed) joints, especially in the hands and feet. Over ...

Two distinguishing features of long-standing RA are “swan neck” deformities and boutonniere deformities of the fingers (Figure 1). 3 Swan neck deformities develop with hyperextension of the PIP joint ...

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...

Amsterdam – Rheumatoid arthritis patients who are on standard methotrexate therapy may benefit from the addition of the biologic treatment, ENBREL* (etanercept), according to new data from a one-year, ...

With 1.3 million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you probably know someone who has the condition. Specifically, you probably know a woman living with RA, given that we are up to three ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often associated with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, but did you know it can also have hidden symptoms that many people overlook? This chronic autoimmune disease ...

Cryotherapy, which involves exposing the body to freezing temperatures, may offer temporary relief from pain and swelling in joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment might reduce ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines to help manage their condition and improve their symptoms. Some of these medicines work directly on the body’s immune system and help to limit the ...

Can rheumatoid arthritis affect your lungs? Answer From April Chang-Miller, M.D. Although rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects joints, it sometimes also causes lung disease. Occasionally, lung ...