This article explores the complex roles of cytokine networks in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases.

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic, autoimmune, ...

The Arthritis Foundation is committed to advancing science to discover better treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory forms of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis, ...

RA is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints, causing inflammation and potential joint damage. Treatment goals for RA include reducing inflammation ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging to diagnose, especially in the early stage, because the signs and symptoms are similar to many other conditions. Healthcare providers rely on a physical exam, ...

There are two main types of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that affect adults: seropositive and seronegative. Knowing your RA type can help guide your expectations in terms of treatment. Seropositive RA is ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) disease that causes inflammation of the joints. The inflammation can be so severe that it affects how the joints and other parts of the body look and ...

investigators can help distinguish subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which may help scientists find ways to improve care for the complex condition. The study published Aug. 29 in Nature ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery have developed a machine-learning tool that can identify different subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis. This could improve care for ...

"By integrating pathology slides with clinical information ... strides in how we understand and care for people with rheumatoid arthritis." The team is working to develop similar tools for ...