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Earlier imaging can improve diagnostic confidence in giant cell arteritis
“The reason I am speaking on advances in GCA is that diagnosis and management continue to evolve, particularly with increasing use of advanced imaging,” Kenneth J. Warrington, MD, director of the vasculitis clinic, consultant in the division of rheumatology, and John F. Finn MN Arthritis Foundation Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, told Healio. “Over the past few years, we have learned that integrating imaging earlier can improve diagnostic confidence.”
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Early Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands and Feet
Early-stage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often causes pain and stiffness in the small joints of the hands and feet. Recognizing these symptoms early can help manage RA before it leads to joint damage. Left untreated, RA will typically progress and can damage other body systems, including the skin, eyes, heart, and blood vessels.
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Types of Autoimmune Arthritis
Many types of arthritis are autoimmune in nature. That means your immune system mistakenly attacks your healthy cells, thinking they're dangerous invaders like a virus or bacterium.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: A Guide to Symptom Management
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment includes numerous options, from medications and physical therapy to alternative therapies and lifestyle changes supporting your joints. Seeking early RA treatment is crucial because medications can reduce inflammation, prevent permanent joint damage, and help put the disease in remission.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee: What to Expect
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease leading to swollen, painful knees. RA is also a chronic condition, progressing through stages of worsening joint damage, increasing pain, and eventually, difficulty walking.
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