Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal disease, TMJ, and dry mouth, which can lead to cavities and other dental concerns. RA and certain RA medications ...

Clinical studies have shown that periodontal disease with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans can exacerbate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but the molecular mechanisms behind this remain ...

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 ...

The incidence of extraarticular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (ExRA) has declined over time, but the manifestations' association with increased mortality risk has not changed. A retrospective ...

Gold therapy may help alleviate joint pain and potentially induce remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by leveraging the anti-inflammatory properties of gold salts. It was previously the gold ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is an isolated lung growth surrounded by normal tissue. Most SPNs are benign (not cancerous) when they're diagnosed. However, ...

A research team has announced the results of a study on osteoblasts that damage joint bones in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A research team, led by Professor Sung Ho Park in the Department of ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Yoga offers many benefits, and new research shows the practice may help alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Maskot/Getty Images A new study showed the positive impact of ...

Millions of Americans are now taking GLP-1 medications, and the drugs are affecting their lives in about as many ways — far beyond the numbers on the scale. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: ...