WHEN Lucy Worthington’s knee began to ache, she assumed it was just a drunken injury. But after physio failed to sort it out, ...

A CU Anschutz study also identified the presence of a bacterium that causes gum disease in joint tissue, meaning it may play a role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.

Early-stage osteoarthritis may present with subtle symptoms such as joint stiffness, mild pain after activity, or reduced flexibility—signs that are frequently overlooked or mistaken for temporary ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and disabling autoimmune disease that affects more than 1% of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it disrupts the lives of about 1.3 million people. The ...

Abstract Monoclonal antibodies are a group of complex and effective biologic agents used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

1. Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA) are common joint diseases, and their incidence is increasing year by year, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by synovial inflammation, joint injury, and deformity in the limbs. This disease is widely distributed, with a large number of patients ...

Symptoms of early arthritis can be easy to overlook, but seeking prompt treatment can help you manage discomfort and protect your joints from further damage.

If you join, you might get hand and knee X-rays and a knee MRI and ultrasound. You might wear activity monitors, take part in tests on movement, exercise and pain and fill out questionnaires about ...

What about rheumatoid arthritis? Unlike osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means the immune system attacks the joint lining, causing inflammation and damage.