September 7, 2012 — Elevated rheumatoid factor (RF) levels in healthy patients may be a strong predictor of future rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to data from a prospective cohort study ...

If left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can lead to damage of the joints. But even when treated, this condition can lead to ...

When persistent joint pain strikes, the search for answers often leads to a crucial diagnostic tool: the rheumatoid factor test. This relatively quick blood analysis serves as a window into the immune ...

At selected visits, levels of CD19+ B cells and CD3+, CD4+, and CD8+ T cells were measured by fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, and IgM) concentrations and rheumatoid ...

Researchers add to evidence suggesting that inflammatory factors contribute to increased risk for valvular heart diseases, such as aortic stenosis, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “In recent years, several studies suggested that RA with positive [rheumatoid factor (RF)] and/or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Persistently elevated ESR and CRP in patients with RA were associated with greater risk for interstitial lung ...