Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease marked by damage to the joints and abnormalities of the immune system. Although the precise cause of the disease remains unknown, both genetic and environmental factors are widely recognized for their contributions to RA's onset and progression. Studies of twins and families have found ample evidence for RA's hereditary component. However, researchers are still unclear about how genes influence distinct features of this complex disease. (1) To …showed first 75 words of 863 total…

…showed last 75 words of 863 total…Glucosamine Chondroitin, are presented. 5-New Drug to Fight Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Abstract (Article Summary) Health Canada has recently approved etanercept (Enbrel) as the first and only biologic therapy authorized in this country to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis sufferers between the ages of 4 and 17 who have had inadequate response to disease-modifying antirhumatismal treatments. In Canada, 1 child out of every 1000 suffers from arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the most widespread and debilitating form of the disease.