For example, the knuckles, where the fingers meet the hands, are more likely to be involved in RA, while in osteoarthritis, the joints at the tips of the fingers are more commonly affected. What are ...

In hand OA, the joints most commonly affected by OA are the wrists, the joints at the base of the thumb, the middle finger joints and the joints closest to fingernails. In the finger joints, OA can ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can progress through four stages, from early inflammation to severe joint damage, with stage 3 showing bone erosion and cartilage wear, and stage 4 (end-stage ...

When Dawn Steiner awoke one morning with joint pain so severe she couldn't even lift her arms, she knew something was wrong.

Arthritis in the hands is a common occurrence that frequently leads to discomfort and pain. Even simple tasks like opening jars, typing, or holding a pen can become difficult. Fortunately ...

This risk can be mitigated through managing RA and other lifestyle changes. Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) primarily affects the joints, but it can also affect other parts of the body.

researchers have shown in a new study how activity of 'good' microbes in the gut is linked to rheumatoid arthritis and, potentially, other ... Largest Osteoarthritis Genetic Study Uncovers ...

Although TNF-α–neutralizing therapy reduces the symptoms and signs of rheumatoid arthritis ... were examined independently and when the hands and feet were examined separately (Table 4).

Whether it’s served up in the form of hot coffee, iced coffee, energy drinks, soda, or even dark chocolate, Americans love their caffeine. We get about 135 milligrams (mg) of it per day on ...

Your hands do more than move through daily tasks – they wave quiet flags about your health, hinting that something is ...

Cytokines regulate inflammation, autoimmunity and articular destruction in the joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, tumour-necrosis factor (TNF) has proved to be of ...