Although there are more than 100 conditions that fall under the umbrella term "arthritis," an autoimmune disease called rheumatoid arthritis is one of the more common. According to the Arthritis ...

Exagen Diagnostics has announced the launch of the first validated blood test to detect anticarbamylated protein antibodies, which have been found to be significantly elevated in patients with ...

Doctors may order a cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test and other exams to confirm or rule out a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. A positive CCP antibody test doesn’t necessarily mean ...

Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are generally quick-acting and effective, but their effectiveness and the time it takes to see results can vary. Many are FDA approved, including adalimumab, ...

A rheumatoid factor (RF) test detects rheumatoid factor, a type of antibody (proteins that fight off harmful substances) in your blood. RF antibodies sometimes attack healthy cells and tissues, ...

Dr. Eric Ruderman answers the question: 'X-Rays And Bone Mineral Density Tests?' — -- Question: How are X-rays and bone mineral density tests used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: X-rays ...

1 in 100 people in Britain today live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Unlike osteoarthritis (OA), RA is caused not by wear and tear but by the body's immune system attacking its own joints. RA can ...

Crescendo Bioscience, creators of the Vectra DA blood test to predict the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is gaining market share in the United States, with its new parent company, Myriad ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The American College of Rheumatology has added the Vectra blood test, developed by Myriad Genetics, to its list ...

What Are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are common types of arthritis. Both cause pain and joint damage, but they’re different diseases. RA ...