In this episode, we explore the complexities of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting millions worldwide. RA causes the immune system to attack healthy joint tissue, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and serious complications such as joint and bone damage, and organ issues. We'll discuss the factors contributing to RA, its impact on daily life, and the various treatment options available. Join us to understand how to manage and seek relief from this debilitating disease. 

Participate in clinical research!
www.ENCOREdocs.com

Share with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the ENCORE Research Group podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.

Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Tiktok

For more great content, including discussions by physicians and clinical research experts, check out the MedEvidence podcast. www.MedEvidence.com

Thank you for listening!

References:

Firestein, G. S. (2003). Evolving concepts of rheumatoid arthritis. Nature, 423(6937), 356-361. https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=0&sid=cd003d32-a392-495f-80ca-4cd4f1a41716%40redis

Iwanaga, T., Shikichi, M., Kitamura, H., Yanase, H., & Nozawa-inoue, K. (2000). Morphology and functional roles of synoviocytes in the joint. Archives of histology and cytology, 63(1), 17-31. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/aohc/63/1/63_1_17/_article

Radu, A. F., & Bungau, S. G. (2021). Management of rheumatoid arthritis: an overview. Cells, 10(11), 2857. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8616326/

Scherer, H. U., Häupl, T., & Burmester, G. R. (2020). The etiology of rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of autoimmunity, 110, 102400. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0896841119308431

Tsaltskan, V., & Firestein, G. S. (2022). Targeting fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis. Current opinion in pharmacology, 67, 102304. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9942784/