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Rheumatoid Arthritis
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, autoimmune disease, is the most crippling form of arthritis and affects approximately 2.1 million Americans. This disease is characterized by painful and stiff joints on both sides of the body that may become enlarged and deformed.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects more women than men (70 percent of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are women). Onset of the disease is usually middle-age, but it does occur in individuals as early as age 20. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may also have osteoporosis, a progressive deterioration of bone density.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a form of arthritis in children ages 15 or younger that causes inflammation and stiffness of joints for more than six weeks. Unlike adult rheumatoid arthritis, which is chronic and lasts a lifetime, children often outgrow juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. However, the disease can affect bone development in the growing child.
Clinical Trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
Clinics for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the joints and eyes, mouth, and lungs, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function. It is an autoimmune disease.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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