The hallmark symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are painful, stiff, and swollen joints, but this autoimmune condition can damage other tissues and organs as well, including the body's largest organ ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints, but it can impact other organs and systems in the body, including the skin. For many people with RA, its ...

Skin infections may be a side effect of certain medications. * THE QUESTION To control the swelling of rheumatoid arthritis, some people take drugs that target a protein that also is key to ...

Giovanni E. Ferreira receives funding from The National Health and Medical Research Council, HCF Research Foundation, and Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation. Rachelle Buchbinder receives research ...

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 ...

Recent research explores how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to rheumatoid arthritis, and how dietary interventions could be key to reducing inflammation and improving patient outcomes. Study: ...

Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is largely clinical, based on key historic and physical findings and serial observation of symptoms, signs and response to therapies. Observation during the ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for rheumatoid arthritis if you have severe joint damage or pain. Joint replacement, joint fusion, and tendon repair are among your options. Rheumatoid arthritis is an ...

For some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), using a sauna or hot tub regularly — applying heat to large areas of the body — may help improve RA symptoms and overall well-being. The benefits of ...