Top Rheumatoid Arthritis News
Keep up to date on all the latest Rheumatoid Arthritis research, drugs, and treatment.
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Study May Explain Why Humira Fails Some with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results from a new study may shed light on why many people who take the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) biologic drug Humira (adalimumab) do not respond to drug. Read Summary > -
Obesity's Damage to Knees May Be Irreparable
Experts say people who are morbidly obese may do damage to their knees that even significant weight loss cannot improve. Read Summary > -
Ibuprofen Cuts Risk of Parkinson's Disease: Study
Taking the painkiller ibuprofen regularly reduces users' risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Obesity is Prematurely Aging People's Joints
Obesity is so damaging to the joints that experts say most people have knees, hips, and ankles that are five to ten years "older" than they are. Read Summary > -
Knee Replacement Patients Thrive, Even 20 Years Later: Study
Researchers say these findings may reassure patients in their late 50s who are considering getting a knee replacement but are hesitant because they worry it will wear out. Read Summary > -
Creatine May Help Women with Knee Osteoarthritis
Creatine is very popular with some athletes who say the supplements enhance their muscle performance, and a new study suggests it may help women with knee OA as well. Read Summary > -
Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Knee Pain: Study
Researchers with the American Orthopaedic Society have found that weight loss surgery can help ease the amount of pain obese people with osteoarthritis of the knee experience. Read Summary > -
Lack of Sleep Linked to RA Disability
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who have poor sleep quality have a greater risk of fatigue, depression, severe pain, and functional disability, a new study has found. Read Summary >
