3,500-Year-Old Skeleton of a Woman With Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered in Aswan, Oldest Known Case in Ancient Egypt

Medicine & Technology Feb 13, 2024

Evidence of rheumatoid arthritis was found for the first time in human remains from ancient Egypt. Find out more about it in this article.

Distinctive Gut Bacteria Can Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis in Those at Risk of Developing the Disease, Researchers Say

Dec 06, 2022

A particular gut bacteria was found to have a significant link with the development of rheumatoid arthritis in those who are at risk of developing the disease. Read to know more about these findings.

COVID-19 May Trigger Onset Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis, Study Claims

Jun 20, 2022

A case study of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody or ANCA-associated vasculitis post-COVID-19 showed that the infection could trigger or exacerbate autoimmune diseases. Read the article to learn more.

New Pill for Alopecia-Related Hair Loss Approved by FDA

Jun 15, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first-ever drug against alopecia. Read more about the treatment and how it works.

Mosquito-Borne Viruses Like CHIKV, RRV May Cause Other Severe Diseases Like Fever, Rheumatoid Arthritis, More

Mar 09, 2022

Mosquito-borne viruses may cause one to develop other severe diseases like muscle pain, fever, and arthritis. Find out how these diseases are associated.

Arthritis Drug Baricitinib Decreases Risk of COVID-Related Death [Trials]

Mar 04, 2022

Experts discovered contributing effects of arthritis drugs against COVID-19. Read on to check what the new trials revealed.

Tofacitinib Linked to Higher Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nov 11, 2021

Data recently showed that Tofacitinib is linked to statistically higher cases of major adverse cardiac events compared to TNF inhibitors, in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis at an increased risk of cardiac occurrences.

Gut Bacteria Imbalance Affects Joint Inflammation; Intestinal Wall Potential Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gut Microbiome

Sep 07, 2021

A new study suggests that the thinning of the intestinal wall could be the key to the mystery of rheumatoid and gut microbiome correlation.

Arthritis: What Foods to Eat to Avoid Joint Pain and Inflammation

Jun 14, 2021

Arthritis is the swelling and inflammation of joints that could affect people of all ages. Here are some foods that you need to avoid, and foods that can help relieve joint pains.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: How Tooth Brushing Helps Ward Off Said Condition

May 05, 2021

There's one more benefit tooth brushing brings than eliminating bad breath and that's the ability to ward off rheumatoid arthritis.

Clinical Trials in India ConcludeThat Tocilizumab, an Arthritis Medication, Can Reduce Severe COVID-19 Deaths

Mar 08, 2021

Clinical trials in 12 public and private hospitals in India headed by the University of Bristol and Medanta Institute of Education and Research add evidence to the effectiveness and efficacy of Tocilizumab, a rheumatoid arthritis medication, on severe COVID-19 hospitalized cases.

While Analyzing Blood Tests, Scientists Discovered Cells that Precede Arthritis Flares

Jul 16, 2020

Scientists have discovered PRIME cells in the bloodstream right before painful arthritis flares would occur. PRIME cells could help develop a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

Pain-blocking Vaccine Developed for Arthritis

Jun 09, 2019

The vaccine design allows control of antibody levels and thus permits the tailoring of treatment to individual cases.

What is Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)? Find out its Triggers, Causes, Risks, Symptoms, Treatment

Apr 10, 2017

Find out about the chronic illness, Psoriatic Arthritis here.

Obesity Misleads Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis In Women

Apr 10, 2017

Obesity influences clinical blood tests in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis in women. Obesity creates biases in markers of some diseases.