Tammi L Shlotzhauer is a distinguished American medic and the author of ‘Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis’ - Barbara Patskin Tammi L Shlotzhauer is a distinguished American medic and the author of ...

A new study, completed by researchers at Columbia University in New York and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, suggests that some drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may also help ...

Treatments and outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have made major advances in the last decade. Earlier diagnoses, better treatment strategies, and improvements in disease modifying anti-rheumatic ...

Hydroxychloroquine, initially a malaria treatment, may help with autoimmune conditions like RA by modulating the immune system and reducing inflammation. RA symptoms may improve within 2 months of ...

Mar. 24 -- THURSDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- People taking medications for rheumatoid arthritis may also be reducing their risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. People with ...

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a painful auto-immune disease which affects the joints and can lead to deformity and disability. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a painful auto-immune disease which ...

Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are sometimes referred to as “miracle drugs,” not only because they help people lose weight, but because they’ve also been shown to help with many ...

Polypharmacy in RA patients is linked to increased drug interaction risks, especially with immunosuppressants, necessitating careful management and monitoring. Older age and multiple comorbidities are ...

It can be a real pain in the neck. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling and stiffness.

Peripheral neuropathy can develop as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You may find similar treatments for both, but your doctor is best equipped to determine what medications may work for ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience hair loss or thinning, though it’s not usually caused by the disease but by medications used to treat RA. Sometimes people with RA have other ...