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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the synovial lining of the joints, producing inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness that can lead to joint damage, deformity, and disability. It is typically symmetrical and systemic, and without effective treatment it …

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

Overview

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the synovial lining of the joints, producing inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness that can lead to joint damage, deformity, and disability. It is typically symmetrical and systemic, and without effective treatment it can reduce function and quality of life, making early diagnosis and intervention important. As a focus of rheumatology research, RA is studied through its immunological mechanisms, joint pathology, genetics, and treatment, with growing interest in precision approaches that tailor therapy to individual patients. Articles published under this topic examine related inflammatory and autoimmune joint conditions, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis in a Brazilian case series and septic arthritis, as well as synovial and cartilage changes such as increased megakaryocytes in arthritic joints. Genetic and molecular work includes computational analysis of STAT4 regulatory single nucleotide polymorphisms and transcription factor binding sites in relation to disease, while methodological studies address the measurement of total antioxidant status, reflecting interest in oxidative stress and inflammation. The collection also features discussion of the move toward precision rheumatology, a case of leflunomide-induced cystoid macular edema highlighting medication effects, and broader work on inflammatory cytokines, illustrating the intersection of immunology, genetics, pharmacology, and clinical care in the study of inflammatory arthritis.

Research published in this journal

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

2015

Epigenetics and Nutrition

Lundstrom KennethCorresponding author
PanTherapeuitcs, Rue des Remparts 4, CH1095 Lutry, Switzerland
Exact topic International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-603
2018

Towards Precision Rheumatology?

Paganelli RobertoCorresponding author
Department of Medicine & Sciences of Aging University "G. 'Annunzio", Chair of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Chieti – Pescara, Italy
Exact topic Arthritis Research and Therapy

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 Journal of Advanced Rheumatology Science.

Journal editorial board
Murdaca Giuseppe · Italy simon helfgott · United States Antonio G. Tristano · Spain

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