Validation of a prediction rule for development of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with early undifferentiated arthritis.

 Validation of a prediction conception for development of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with early dedifferentiated arthritis.B Kuriya et al.Annals of the rheumatic diseases 68 (9), 1482-5 (Sep 2009)info:pmid/19015211 | info:doi/10.1136/ard.2008.092676Posted by persey to rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis early arthritis rheumatoid arthritis on Mon Oct 26 2009 at 22:35 UTC | info | related

Rheumatoid arthritis test

There is no single test for rheumatoid arthritis. Sometimes rheumatoid arthritis can cause bumps called nodules to form over the elbows, knuckles, spine, and lower leg bones. See a picture of the most commonly affected joints. The disease usually affects both sides of the body at the same time. The disease also runs in some families. This means that the body's natural defense system attacks the joints.

But rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known. Rheumatoid arthritis is 2 to 3 times more common in women than in men. Over time, this inflammation may destroy the joint tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis causes tissues lining the joints to become swollen, stiff, and painful.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Many of the medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis have side effects. Early treatment also may lower the chances that inflammation will destroy your joints and limit your daily activities. Experts recommend early treatment with medicines that may control rheumatoid arthritis or keep it from getting worse. Treatment includes medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Treatment continues throughout your life. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but treatment may help relieve symptoms and control the disease.

A spontaneous rheumatoid arthritis-like disease in MRL/l mice.

A unprompted rheumatoid arthritis-like disease in MRL/l mice.L Hang, A N Theofilopoulos, and F J DixonThe Journal of empiric medicine 155 (6), 1690-1701 (01 Jun 1982)info:pmid/7077223Posted by jackhutcheson to rheumatoid arthritis RA on Fri Oct 02 2009 at 21:27 UTC | info | related

Causes of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis from 1971 to 1991 with special reference to autopsy.

 Causes of modification in patients with rheumatoid arthritis from 1971 to 1991 with primary reference to autopsy.Riitta Koivuniemi, Leena Paimela, and Marjatta Leirisalo-RepoClinical rheumatology, (17 Sep 2009)info:pmid/19760078 | info:doi/10.1007/s10067-009-1278-9Posted by Terkko to rheumatoid arthritis on Wed Sep 23 2009 at 10:46 UTC | info | related