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Arthritis is often associated with older age, but it also affects children. One of the most common forms is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an inflammatory condition that causes persistent joint ...

Struggling to open jars, bottles, or stubborn packaging? The right tool can make a big difference. Consumer Reports tested dozens of jar openers, grippers, and other household helpers to find which ...

A new study has found that treating people at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis with a rheumatoid arthritis medication may help delay disease onset for several years. As of 2021, about 17.9 ...

As of 2021, about 17.9 million people around the world were living with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease causing inflammation, pain, and swelling in the joints. There is also currently no ...

Kevin Wei, MD, PhD, and Kartik Bhamidipati, PhD, of the Division of Rheumatology Inflammation and Immunity in the Mass General Brigham Department of Medicine, are the corresponding and lead authors of ...

Dr. Deane has received grant funding from the Arthritis Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Gilead and ThermoFisher, and has had consulting/advisory board ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition with symptoms that include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. While medications are the gold standard for RA treatment, many ...

When you have pain, stiffness, or swelling in your hands caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), everyday chores can be a challenge. Assistive devices can help give your joints a rest, but sometimes hand ...