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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Follow along on our year-long guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis, an exploration of the latest recommendations and research on the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of this inflammatory autoimmune condition. Each month will delve into another aspect, including warning signs, risk factors, and immune system triggers; management of pain, stiffness, swollen joints, and fatigue; medication options; reducing infection and other long-term risks; emotional, psychosocial, and reproductive/sexual health concerns; comorbidities; advising patients about self-care related to diet, exercise, and overall well-being to optimally live with the disease; special COVID-19 considerations; promising treatments in the pipeline; lessons learned from unique case studies, and more, all of which has undergone expert review. Every installment will include a downloadable, printable information resource for patients.

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RA Beginnings: Before the Painful Joints

鈥揂t play in rheumatoid arthritis are autoantibodies, genetic factors, and environmental exposures
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Patient Handout
For Your Patients: What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

RA: Still a Clinical Diagnosis

鈥揟he pattern of joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis is key
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For Your Patients: How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed?

RA: Choosing Initial Treatment

鈥揊ocus on methotrexate, and here are other key considerations
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For Your Patients: Starting Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Case Study: Treatment-Resistant RA With Surprising Progression

鈥揗RI and therapeutic advances offered older man relief after more than a decade of pain
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Second-Line Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Are the Options?

鈥揟argeting TNF, triple therapy, and questions about JAK inhibitors
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For Your Patients: Beyond the First RA Treatments

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Time of COVID

鈥揇isease risk is higher, and vaccines are crucial
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For Your Patients: Special Concerns About COVID

Reproductive Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis

鈥揙ptimizing fertility, contraception, and pregnancy outcomes
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For Your Patients: Reproductive Health in RA

Case Study: RA Patient Develops Rare Reaction Related to Biologic Treatment

鈥揅onsider panniculitis in any patient who develop fever and erythema after taking abatacept, clinicians urge
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Psychological and Emotional Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis

鈥揜isk for depression is particularly high, but help is available
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For Your Patients: How to Cope With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

鈥揜isks are increased, and assessment remains challenging
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For Your Patients: Heart Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Looking Ahead in Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

鈥揈merging focus is on the fibroblast
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For Your Patients: The Future of Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Remission and Beyond in Rheumatoid Arthritis

鈥揅urrent emphasis is on tapering therapy for patients in remission
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For Your Patients: What to Expect When You Reach Remission