rheumatoid arthritis
noun
: a usually chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized especially by pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes destruction of joints
—abbreviation RA
compare osteoarthritis
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The findings suggest the cap could be a huge benefit to older adults in Medicare who struggle to afford high-cost drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious conditions.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Examples of inflammatory health conditions include rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
While the government expects the drug price negotiations will save the federal health program billions in spending, the cap is more likely to directly benefit seniors who had to spend thousands each year on costly drugs to treat conditions such as cancer or rheumatoid arthritis.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to advancing age and diets low in protein, other risk factors for osteoporosis include low calcium and vitamin D intake, hormone changes, a sedentary lifestyle, and certain health conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Examples of inflammatory health conditions include rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
While the government expects the drug price negotiations will save the federal health program billions in spending, the cap is more likely to directly benefit seniors who had to spend thousands each year on costly drugs to treat conditions such as cancer or rheumatoid arthritis.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to advancing age and diets low in protein, other risk factors for osteoporosis include low calcium and vitamin D intake, hormone changes, a sedentary lifestyle, and certain health conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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