From 1999 to 2015, permanent disability claims for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) spiked during periods of economic recessions, suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic may create a similar ...

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), higher pain, fatigue, and depressive symptoms are associated with increased odds of being in the high disability trajectory, despite similar ...

If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may worry about its impact on your work. Maybe you’re finding it harder to complete your tasks. You may worry that your employer may use your RA as an excuse ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The use of rehabilitation services is low among Black patients with rheumatoid arthritis, with use linked to ...

Barcelona, Spain, 13 June 2007 -- New data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of Enbrel® (etanercept) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients over the long-term were presented today ...

Although arthritis is the most common primary disabling condition among women, it is also a serious secondary condition that can result, for example, from overuse of certain joints in walking with ...

In a review published in Nature Reviews Rheumatology, researchers discussed the interactions between central and peripheral immunobiological mechanisms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ...

Tampa, FL -- Rheumatologists substantially overestimate the physical disability of patients with rheumatoid arthritis – which may lead to inaccurate evaluations of the patient’s ability to work and ...

There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, and symptoms can take a serious toll over time. But earlier diagnosis, along with newer medications and treatment protocols, has greatly improved the outlook ...

It's a debilitating disease that affects more than 500,000 Australians, but new research from the University of South Australia is offering fresh hope to people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).