Study reveals rheumatoid arthritis often starts years before the pain shows
A recent study reveals that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) begins years before joint pain manifests, with the immune system initiating a silent attack. This early immune system activity, marked by misbehaving immune cells and epigenetic changes, suggests a need for proactive diagnosis and treatment. Detecting these changes early through blood tests could revolutionize RA management, potentially preventing joint damage and disability.
A recent study reveals that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) begins years before joint pain manifests, with the immune system initiating a silent attack. This early immune system activity, marked by misbehaving immune cells and epigenetic changes, suggests a need for proactive diagnosis and treatment. Detecting these changes early through blood tests could revolutionize RA management, potentially preventing joint damage and disability.
