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

Nerandomilast significantly slowed lung function decline and reduced mortality in patients with progressive pulmonary ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There is a bidirectional association for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Compared to those who were ANCA-negative, those with ANCA-positive ILD were older, had a higher proportion of rheumatoid factor positivity, and had increased levels of serum inflammatory markers.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA ... involves joint inflammation and other symptoms such as dry eyes and interstitial lung disease. An autoimmune disease happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks ...

The risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include those you might expect, such as age, gender, and genes. But lifestyle factors also influence your chances of developing RA, including smoking and ...

Being positive for both rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides was associated with an increased risk for RA-ILD, RA-UIP, RA-NSIP, and its fibrotic subtypes. Individuals with all 3 ...