September 7, 2012 — Elevated rheumatoid factor (RF) levels in healthy patients may be a strong predictor of future rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to data from a prospective cohort study ...
NICE highlights that even with a normal acute-phase response, negative anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide [CCP] antibodies or rheumatoid factor, an urgent referral should be made if any of the ...
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common immune-mediated diseases. Its primary manifestation is inflammatory arthritis characterized by symmetric, polyarticular pain and swelling, typically ...