rheumatoid arthritis
noun
: a usually chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized especially by pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes destruction of joints
—abbreviation RA
compare osteoarthritis
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For example, research has found that ginger supplements can reduce inflammation markers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 2 July 2024
Moore goes on to note that chronic inflammation is associated with health conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain cancers.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Health Newly discovered gut bacteria may be a culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis
Antibodies can start forming in intestines over 10 years before symptoms arise.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
This suggests potential new strategies for treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Type 1 diabetes and other inflammatory disorders, Zuker said.
—Esther Landhuis, Quanta Magazine, 14 June 2024
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 2 July 2024
Moore goes on to note that chronic inflammation is associated with health conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain cancers.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Health Newly discovered gut bacteria may be a culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis
Antibodies can start forming in intestines over 10 years before symptoms arise.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
This suggests potential new strategies for treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Type 1 diabetes and other inflammatory disorders, Zuker said.
—Esther Landhuis, Quanta Magazine, 14 June 2024
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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