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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Enbrel, made by Amgen, is used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: help reduce inflammation in the body, which may slow the progression of joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and reduce joint inflammation and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
But the findings are why the study authors suggested inflammatory illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis could potentially benefit from baking soda, Largeman-Roth said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Those with rheumatoid arthritis had the condition for an average of 10.5 years.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Aug. 2024
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: help reduce inflammation in the body, which may slow the progression of joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and reduce joint inflammation and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
But the findings are why the study authors suggested inflammatory illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis could potentially benefit from baking soda, Largeman-Roth said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Those with rheumatoid arthritis had the condition for an average of 10.5 years.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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