DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes rheumatoid arthritis to develop? As with many diseases, the causes of rheumatoid arthritis appear to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The genetic ...

Al-Gahtani, S. (2026) Review of Literature Investigating the Correlation between Prevalence of Risk Factors Associated with ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an atypical immune response called a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction. This reaction happens due to immune complexes in the body. It can be treated by ...

When persistent joint pain strikes, the search for answers often leads to a crucial diagnostic tool: the rheumatoid factor test. This relatively quick blood analysis serves as a window into the immune ...

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 and ...

Causes of rheumatoid arthritis: Smoking and infections, along with hormonal changes, play a significant role in the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis (Image: Pexels) Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term ...

Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (PJRA), also known as oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a type of arthritis that affects children under 16. It causes inflammation in ...

A rheumatoid factor (RF) test detects rheumatoid factor, a type of antibody (proteins that fight off harmful substances) in your blood. RF antibodies sometimes attack healthy cells and tissues, ...