Trials suggest that abatacept may delay rheumatoid arthritis in carefully selected high-risk patients, but permanent prevention remains unproven.

New research suggests that tissue-resident macrophages occupy a fibrin-rich niche and actively remodel the synovial lining in rheumatoid arthritis, providing insights into the mechanisms underlying ...

A natural compound extracted from a medicinal plant has shown surprising promise against rheumatoid arthritis. In rats, it ...

There’s no cure for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but early treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may push symptoms into remission and slow disease progression. Treatment options ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON — An early, 1-year course of methotrexate may prevent anti-citrullinated protein ...

A 1-year course of methotrexate (MTX) in clinically suspected arthralgia may prevent the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in at-risk individuals who test negative for anti-citrullinated ...

Reducing doses of biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs effectively maintains low disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), those choosing their own treatment have higher treatment satisfaction, better ...

Dear Doctors: I'm a 63- year-old woman and a longtime runner. I thought the pain in my left foot might turn out to be arthritis. I was sort of right-- it's rheumatoid arthritis.

While the exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, genetics play a significant role, with the HLA-DR4 gene increasing the risk. However, most people with RA are the only ones in their family ...

Methotrexate may cause modest weight gain, especially if you are underweight when you start treatment. If you gain weight on methotrexate, eating healthy and exercising can help you manage it. Some ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make tasks like getting dressed, typing, or gripping certain objects difficult. Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling can get in the way of your job, which can be ...