The most detailed study to date on the mechanisms by which a common type of bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, adapts to living on the human body could help improve the prevention, diagnosis, and ...
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) face heightened risks for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMC ...
By limiting joint damage, disability is reduced. The primary treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is medication to reduce immune system activity and inflammation. Five categories of drugs commonly used ...
In recent years treatment with powerful biologic and targeted synthetic therapies has changed the landscape for arthritis, but currently finding the right treatment for each person is a matter of ...
The classic signs of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling, and stiffness of several joints. Persistent inflammation can lead to issues with mobility, fatigue, illness, and joint deformity over ...