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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People who have taken corticosteroid medicines for conditions like seizures, gastric reflux, cancer and transplant rejection are more susceptible, as are those with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney or liver disease, multiple myeloma and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The offerings include Eli Lilly’s Zepbound starting at $299 a month and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill for as little as $149 a month; AstraZeneca’s inhaler Bevespi for $51; and Pfizer’s Xeljanz, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, for $1,518,30.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Forbes, the woman with rheumatoid arthritis near Nashville, had been on an ACA marketplace plan since 2018.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
At the end of the 30-minute visit, Urban's doctor showed her the AI summary of the appointment, neatly organized into sections for her medical history, the physical exam findings and an assessment and treatment plan for her rheumatoid arthritis and hot flashes, among other details.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The offerings include Eli Lilly’s Zepbound starting at $299 a month and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill for as little as $149 a month; AstraZeneca’s inhaler Bevespi for $51; and Pfizer’s Xeljanz, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, for $1,518,30.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Forbes, the woman with rheumatoid arthritis near Nashville, had been on an ACA marketplace plan since 2018.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
At the end of the 30-minute visit, Urban's doctor showed her the AI summary of the appointment, neatly organized into sections for her medical history, the physical exam findings and an assessment and treatment plan for her rheumatoid arthritis and hot flashes, among other details.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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