Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Disability, Functional Impact, and Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis is frequently recognized as a disability due to its chronic, progressive, and debilitating nature, significantly impacting physic...
By Jordan
Category: Autoimmune Diseases
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Monoclonal Antibody Treatments, Mechanisms, and Considerations
There is no single monoclonal antibody for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA); rather, several distinct types target specific inflammatory pathways t...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Arthritis: First-Line Treatments, Management, and Supportive Care
The first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis primarily involves disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), with methotrexate as the cornerst...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding RA's Impact on Bone Tissue and Its Management
"RA bone" refers to existing bone tissue significantly impacted by Rheumatoid Arthritis, leading to erosion, thinning, and structural damage...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Erosion: Understanding Joint Damage in RA, Diagnosis, and Management
Rheumatoid erosion is the irreversible damage to bone and cartilage at joint surfaces, a hallmark of progressive rheumatoid arthritis (RA), leading to...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management
Evaluating Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) involves a comprehensive medical process including detailed clinical assessment, specific lab tests, and advanced...
By Jordan
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Severe Joint Damage, Systemic Complications, and Quality of Life Impact
Unmanaged rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause severe, irreversible joint destruction, permanent disability, and life-threatening systemic complication...
By Jordan
Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Neck: Impact, Complications, and Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) significantly impacts the cervical spine by causing inflammation, joint erosion, and ligamentous laxity, particularly at the...
By Alex
End-Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis: Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
End-stage rheumatoid arthritis is the most advanced and severe phase of this chronic autoimmune disease, marked by extensive irreversible joint destru...
By Alex
