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 ...

METHOTREXATE delay for 1 month after 13 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination did not worsen rheumatoid arthritis disease control, structural progression, or treatment escalation over 1 year, ...

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has issued new guidelines on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, addressing questions about initial treatment with methotrexate and minimizing reliance on ...

Methotrexate is a first-line rheumatoid arthritis drug that reduces pain and swelling. It may also slow disease progression and help prevent joint damage. Many people notice less pain, swelling, and ...

RA can affect more than your joints—here are the symptoms doctors say are often overlooked.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON — An early, 1-year course of methotrexate may prevent anti-citrullinated protein ...

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 ...

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...