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Rheumatoid arthritis patients have low expectations after knee replacement surgery
( Hospital for Special Surgery ) Compared with osteoarthritis patients, individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who undergo total knee replacement surgery have lower expectations about their post-surgical outcomes, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. These reduced expectations, which may be unnecessary, could cause some patients to slack on their post-surgical ...

Young Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis at Increased Risk of Fractures
Women with rheumatoid arthritis are not only at an increased risk of fractures, but are also at an increased risk of suffering a fracture before they reach the age of 50, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago.

Pill for RA Works as Well as Shot
An experimental pill called tofacitinib appears to reduce the pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis just as well as Humira injections, researchers say.

Tweaking withdrawal of rheumatoid arthritis medications before surgeries may reduce disease flares
( Hospital for Special Surgery ) As guidelines recommend, doctors appear to be stopping anti-TNF medications before surgery, but may be doing so far sooner than is necessary, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. These medications are used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, and better timing of withdrawal prior to ...

Air Pollution May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis
Exposure to some types of air pollution, especially sulfur dioxide -- one of the six most common pollutants in the United States -- is associated with a somewhat increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago.

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Additional Rheumatoid Factor Resources:

1. Rheumatoid Factor: The Test
The test for rheumatoid factor (RF) is used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The test may also be used to help diagnose an arthritis-related

2. Rheumatoid Factor: At a Glance
Overview of rheumatoid factor (RF), a test used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome.

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