Seropositivity also plays a notable role, with associations observed between RA-ILD and the presence of rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies, and anti-malondialdehyde ...

Understanding the subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis can help adult and pediatric rheumatologists manage patients appropriately, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology ...

When persistent joint pain strikes, the search for answers often leads to a crucial diagnostic tool: the rheumatoid factor test. This relatively quick blood analysis serves as a window into the ...

A novel model incorporating clinical factors and levels of several biomarkers, including those indicating pulmonary damage, ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD A rheumatoid factor (RF) test detects rheumatoid factor, a type of antibody (proteins that fight off harmful substances) in your blood. RF antibodies sometimes ...

A new study suggests that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis ...

The meta-analysis of 9 studies showed high sensitivity with slightly lower specificity with the less-invasive option for ...

Matthew Viggiano, MD, internal medicine resident, Temple University Hospital, shares findings on a study in which female patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) admitted to the intensive care ...

Diagnosing RA involves a combination of physical exams, patient history, and laboratory tests like the Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test and Anti-Citrullinated Protein Antibody (Anti-CCP) test.

Speaking at a webinar on “Understanding Arthritis”, they pointed out that smoking is a strong risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis and advocated lifestyle changes, exercises, yoga, and a ...