Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects multiple joints. But it is more than just a joint disease. RA can also cause lung disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic progressive inflammatory disorder of ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD The classic signs of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling, and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and ... also produce diffuse inflammation in the lungs, membrane around the heart (pericardium ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have many symptoms ... Get tips on how to manage depression that comes with RA. RA sometimes affects the small nerves in your hands or feet, causing numbness or ...

Rheumatoid arthritis arises when the immune system ... You may be more likely to have non-joint symptoms, including those that affect the lungs and heart, and may experience more frequent flare ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million ... and interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

My research investigates whether dietary factors contribute to the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by increasing inflammation and affecting the immune system. “These findings offer a deeper ...