February 2 is observed as Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day to raise awareness about the condition, its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more ...
February 2, 2025, marks Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day—a day dedicated to shedding light on a debilitating disease that affects millions worldwide. While scientific literature extensively covers ...
Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two of the most common types of arthritis (joint inflammation). OA and RA have similarities, but they damage ...
Avtozma, the third biosimilar to Actemra, has received FDA approval for multiple inflammatory diseases and COVID-19, potentially expanding treatment access for patients.
Using glucocorticoids, rituzimab, or certain immunosuppressants to treat connective tissue diseases is associated with greater risks for severe COVID-19-related outcomes.
Current research has not found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis, but some studies found a link between other autoimmune diseases and appendicitis.