A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research ...

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids (see Corticosteroid Therapy) can be useful for acute pain relief in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In osteoarthritis, studies have ...

Dry needling is similar to acupuncture and may offer some relief from rheumatoid arthritis. However, there’s limited evidence to support the benefits of this therapy. Dry needling is a therapy that ...

Greater understanding of the potential role played by B cells in autoimmune disease has spurred an interest in targeting B cells therapeutically. Greater understanding of the potential role played by ...

The treat-to-target approach represented a stepped-up model for chronic disease management that only became possible when the available therapies showed the potential for disease remission. The ...

Upadacitinib may improve self-reported sleep quality at 3 months in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, with sustained benefits seen over the long term.

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 ...

Rheumatoid arthritis, also known as RA, affects an estimated 1.3 million people in the United States. Beyond this staggering statistic lies a complex reality: each person's experience with RA is ...

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 ...

A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and ...