Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not have a cure, and is a progressive condition, which means it continually develops over time. Treatment for RA may help to slow the condition’s progression and aims to ...

New Spherix Global Insights research finds rheumatologists estimate 16% of rheumatoid arthritis patients are refractory to treatment, underscoring continued demand for differentiated therapies despite ...

A type of CAR T-cell therapy originally developed to treat cancer may help people with severe, treatment-resistant rheumatoid arthritis achieve remission. | Drug Discovery ...

More than 18 million people worldwide suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, including nearly 1.5 million Americans. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune, inflammatory form of arthritis, meaning a ...

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 ...

For several patients, one CAR T-cell infusion led to remission without continued rheumatoid arthritis medication. If that effect can be confirmed, the therapy could represent a fundamental shift for ...

Treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically means taking drugs to address the inflammatory process that leads to joint pain in RA. These drugs may be taken by mouth, or by injection or infusion. But ...

In the short term, untreated rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to worsening symptoms. Over time, it could cause serious joint deformities, disability, and other health complications. RA is a chronic ...

Persistent morning stiffness, swollen joints and wrist pain may signal rheumatoid arthritis. A new JAMA review stresses early diagnosis and prompt treatment to prevent permanent joint damage.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are both inflammatory diseases that affect the joints, but they’re separate conditions with unique long-term outlooks. The most common type of ...

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 ...