Obesity may affect the blood tests used to diagnose and monitor rheumatoid arthritis in women, according to a study published in Arthritis Care & Research. Blood tests that help determine rheumatoid ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Blood tests are sometimes used to help confirm or rule out conditions ...

A blood test could reveal when a flare-up of rheumatoid arthritis is likely to occur, new research suggests. Scientists say a never-before-seen cell type could forewarn of rheumatoid arthritis ...

DENVER — People who develop rheumatoid arthritis experience changes to their immune systems long before their joints become swollen and painful, suggesting that early treatment might stop or limit ...

Persistent pain, stiffness, fatigue, or new symptoms may signal that rheumatoid arthritis is worsening and needs prompt medical attention ...

People who develop rheumatoid arthritis experience changes to their immune systems long before their joints become swollen and painful, suggesting that early treatment might stop or limit damage, a ...