The drug abatacept has been found to be a useful preventative tool in tackling painful inflammation - Thai Liang Lim/Getty Images Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic, long-lasting and incurable, but a ...

RA is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints, causing inflammation and potential joint damage. Treatment goals for RA include reducing inflammation and ...

While both are types of arthritis, there are notable differences Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, with an OA diagnosis believed to ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammation attacks the tissue lining your joints and causes swelling and pain. Inflamed joint tissue breaks down and wears away. Without medications to treat and control RA ...

Pannus is the abnormal formation of tissues in joints most commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This ...

When most people think about rheumatoid arthritis, they picture swollen, painful joints and morning stiffness that makes getting out of bed feel impossible. But here’s what many folks don’t realize — ...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both autoimmune conditions that involve the immune system attacking the joints. While both conditions share symptoms like joint pain and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes rheumatoid arthritis to develop? As with many diseases, the causes of rheumatoid arthritis appear to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The genetic ...

Dr. Ruderman answers the question: 'Rheumatoid Vs. Osteoarthritis Symptoms?' — -- Question: How do symptoms differ when comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Rheumatoid ...

In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the immune system attacks the joints and leaves them sore, swollen, and stiff. But RA is more than a joint disease. It also affects other parts of your body, including ...

The observational study found that 25% of deaths were premature and that mortality associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) resulted from cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory causes While ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an atypical immune response called a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction. This reaction happens due to immune complexes in the body. It can be treated by ...