rheumatoid arthritis
noun
: a usually chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized especially by pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes destruction of joints
—abbreviation RA
compare osteoarthritis
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The Biden administration is also trying to advance research on women's midlife health, on concerns including menopause, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and heart disease, which is the leading cause of death among women.
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Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Decker, known for her part-time NASCAR career since 2018 and for bravely battling rheumatoid arthritis, has always been a formidable presence in racing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
May Reduce Inflammation Although research is still in its early stages, baking soda may help lessen inflammation caused by autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
But that’s not entirely true: ivermectin is FDA-approved for treating certain parasitic infections, head lice, and skin conditions, while hydroxychloroquine is FDA-approved to treat malaria and autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
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Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Decker, known for her part-time NASCAR career since 2018 and for bravely battling rheumatoid arthritis, has always been a formidable presence in racing.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
May Reduce Inflammation Although research is still in its early stages, baking soda may help lessen inflammation caused by autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
But that’s not entirely true: ivermectin is FDA-approved for treating certain parasitic infections, head lice, and skin conditions, while hydroxychloroquine is FDA-approved to treat malaria and autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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