Clinical Trials Hold Promise for New Oral Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication

Author: Lynn Woods
A large stage three trial of an experimental rheumatoid arthritis medication, tasocitinib, has met two important goals – the drug provided an improvement in signs and symptoms of the disease in study participants, and it improved their ability to function physically. The study also made some progress towards a third goal – disease remission. "When it works, it really works," enthused primary investigator Dr. Roy Fleischmann of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, "This is the first oral medication for rheumatoid arthritis that has had a successful phase three study this century."

I Have Arthritis That Affects A Lot Of My Joints... Could It Be Rheumatoid Arthritis And How Will The Doctor Know?

Author: Nathan Wei
There are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis. Most of them involve inflammation. When a patient goes to a rheumatologist to get a diagnosis, there is a process of elimination in order to arrive at the proper diagnosis. This process of elimination is called "differential diagnosis."

New Insights Shed Light on the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author: Suzanne Benz
For decades, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was blamed solely on an overactive immune system that damaged the joints. Based on recent research, specialists in the Center for Arthritis and Joint Diseases – part of the Orthopedic and Arthritis Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital – have identified a 1-2-3 framework comprised of three large mechanistic issues in the development of RA:

I Have Arthritis That Affects A Lot Of My Joints... Could It Be Rheumatoid Arthritis And How Will The Doctor Know?

Author: Nathan Wei
There are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis. Most of them involve inflammation. When a patient goes to a rheumatologist to get a diagnosis, there is a process of elimination in order to arrive at the proper diagnosis. This process of elimination is called "differential diagnosis."

Why Is The Thyroid Gland So Important In Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Author: Nathan Wei
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory form of arthritis, affecting more than 2 million Americans. It is a chronic, systemic, progressive autoimmune process for which there is no cure, currently. However, there are medications available that can put this disease into remission.

Discover Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author: JosepSmith
In search of natural healing rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have tried herbal remedies, nutritional supplements and alternative non-invasive therapies such as chiropractic care.

Mastering Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author: Gilles Coulombe
Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation and soft-tissue swelling. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the peripheral joints like hands, feet, wrists, and knees and the surrounding muscles, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Rheumatoid arthritis can also involve internal organs like the lungs and heart. An autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis means the body tissues are attacked by your own immune system. Ultimately, this leads to joint destruction, functional disability, and decreased quality of life.