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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs) has won a $2.2 million federal grant to study the risks and benefits of a newer class of medicines called biologics. These are genetically engineered therapies that target the immune system of patients who have rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoimmune disorders.

Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (diagnosed with the disease for less than 3 years) who were treated with a combination of methotrexate and Humira had less progression of joint damage...

Arthritis can lead to awkward situations. You can overcome the awkward situations by knowing just what to say.

Slips and falls can greatly threaten your health and independence. Slips and falls are major causes of serious injury and death. Slips and falls have many causes, but usually have one thing in common. They could have been prevented.

Although most problems caused by rheumatoid arthritis involve the joints, there can be systemic involvement.

Arthritis can interfere with daily living activities. Physical limitations make daily living activities more difficult. For example, climbing Stairs can be difficult for people with mobility problems.