Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis and an autoimmune disease. An RA flare, also known as an exacerbation, is when a person experiences transient worsening of their RA symptoms—such as ...

RA progression involves distinct stages, each bringing different changes to the body. Some are visible and felt, while others ...

Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Four Different Treatment Strategies in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (the Best Study): A Randomized, Controlled Trialfrom Arthritis & Rheumatism.

Active-controlled study of patients receiving infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis of early onset (ASPIRE) study group. Predictors of joint damage in patients with early rheumatoid ...

Crohn disease is a chronic condition characterised by intestinal inflammation and progressive bowel damage associated with impaired functioning. In rheumatoid arthritis, which shares some common ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...

Monoclonal antibodies are novel therapeutic agents used with great success in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Different parts of the immune system have been targeted by monoclonal ...

Objectives To compare outcomes of targeted treatment aimed at either low disease activity or remission in patients with early active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Five-year outcomes were ... and ...

Background: The anti-interleukin (IL) 6 receptor antibody tocilizumab inhibits signalling of IL6, a key cytokine in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis ... The ACR20 response rate with tocilizumab ...

Certain types of arthritis cause acute symptoms, rather than chronic symptoms over time. Here's a look at some types of acute arthritis that cause your joints to hurt suddenly. Rheumatoid arthritis is ...