When you're living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the fatigue, pain and joint stiffness can make even simple tasks seem ...

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are a class of biologic drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments aren’t effective. mAbs target specific parts of the immune system to reduce ...

Dr. Ruderman answers the question: 'Rheumatoid Vs. Osteoarthritis Symptoms?' — -- Question: How do symptoms differ when comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Rheumatoid ...

Thomas, 72, was once an avid hiker. Throughout his 50s and 60s he had frequented the sandy trails of Crystal Cove for strenuous and beautiful day-hikes. The retired post office clerk had been ...

Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are sometimes referred to as “miracle drugs,” not only because they help people lose weight, but because they’ve also been shown to help with many ...

Few medical conditions seem as inevitable when aging as does arthritis. It's an understandable assumption considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the disorder ...

Original Medicare covers most medically necessary treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including biologics like adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), infliximab (Remicade, Inflectra), and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It causes inflamed, painful and swollen joints, often in the hands and wrists, and can lead to loss of joint function as well as chronic pain ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 220,000 children and adolescents had a diagnosis of arthritis between 2017 and 2021. The prevalence was highest in young ...