A 1-year course of methotrexate (MTX) in clinically suspected arthralgia may prevent the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in at-risk individuals who test negative for anti-citrullinated ...

Methotrexate is one of the oldest and most cost-effective medicines available for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its also one of the most commonly used RA therapies. Heres what to know about this drug if ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflamed joints with pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. It most often affects women. Symptoms may come and ...

Pregnant female patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with methotrexate and leflunomide within 3 months of conception faced an increased possibility of adverse pregnancy outcomes, ...

Methotrexate is the gold standard of care for RA, but it can also disrupt a pregnancy. In states with strict anti-abortion laws, some women with RA cannot get their routine medication easily or ...

Subcutaneous tocilizumab, alone or with methotrexate, showed superior efficacy over methotrexate monotherapy in treating rheumatoid arthritis in Chinese patients. The trial demonstrated higher ACR20 ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this 12-part journey through a disease state ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact oral health by increasing the risk of periodontal disease, TMJ, and dry mouth, which can lead to cavities and other dental concerns. RA and certain RA medications ...

A 10,000-patient Swedish study finds a third of early rheumatoid arthritis patients have lasting pain, usually without inflammation to explain it.