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  1. Rheumatoid arthritis: Is exercise important? - Mayo Clinic

    If you have rheumatoid arthritis, regular exercise can boost strength and flexibility. Stronger muscles can better support your joints, while improved ...

  2. Aggressive, Early Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Reduces Risk of Disability - Mayo Clinic News Network

    — A generation ago, rheumatoid arthritis almost always led to disfigured joints and severe disability. Today, this disease still causes joint damage ...

  3. Could Pain in the Finger Joints Be a Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    There is no single test or symptom that confirms rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor diagnoses this disease based largely on your medical history and a clinical ...

  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Can Get Gout Too, Mayo Clinic Study Finds

    Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks tissues, inflaming joints. In gout, the body produces too much uric ...

  5. Rheumatoid arthritis: Does pregnancy affect symptoms? - Mayo Clinic

    Or they may take estrogen as hormone replacement therapy for menopause. More study is needed to find the link between sex hormones and rheumatoid arthritis.

  6. Rheumatoid arthritis patients affected by disabilities well in advance of diagnosis - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Unlike osteoarthritis, which occurs as cartilage that cushions the joints breaks down over time, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of the joints. This ...

  7. Mayo Clinic Minute: What is rheumatoid arthritis?

    He says rheumatoid arthritis is quite different from the more common osteoarthritis. “It's an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system is ...

  8. Study: Gut Bacteria can Cause, Predict and Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis - Mayo Clinic News Network

    More than 1.5 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, a disorder that causes painful swelling in the joints. Scientists have a limited understanding of the ...

  9. T Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Damaged Mitochondria, Study Finds - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Unlike arthritis of the joints that comes from daily activities, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. The disorder is caused by immune cells ...

  10. Mayo Clinic News Network O20 Rethinking Rheumatoid Arthritis Intro: A diagnosis of rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, can be pretty s

    Intro: A diagnosis of rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, can be pretty scary. That's because the chronic condition can cause painful damage to your joints. Vivien.