Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks its own joints. It can cause inflammation, pain, stiffness and damage to bones, cartilage, and other connective tissues. RA is a chronic, long-term condition that can affect people of all ages, most commonly those over 40. …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 39× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks its own joints. It can cause inflammation, pain, stiffness and damage to bones, cartilage, and other connective tissues. RA is a chronic, long-term condition that can affect people of all ages, most commonly those over 40. Treatments for RA include medications to reduce inflammation, slow down the progression of the disease, and relieve pain. Physiotherapy and lifestyle changes may also help to reduce the symptoms of RA. With proper treatment, those affected by RA can live a full and healthy life.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Epigenetics and Nutrition

Exact topic International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-603

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 39 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Arthritis Research and Therapy.

Journal editorial board
Roberto Paganelli · Italy Riccardi Carlo · Italy Helena Idborg · Sweden

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